Thread: Another Age Question....

I am no pro or biologist, but judging by the gut hanging below the ribcage I would say definitely mature. Great antler mass, good symmetry. Long nose. 4 1/2 +. I might even venture to say 5 1/2 or older. But I don't know all the other factors that influence those very traits or characteristics. That would be the age of a deer like that in my neck of the woods. One thing I have noticed over the years is that much like men when we hit that certain maturity, we tend to start to get a gut, unless we work hard to keep it flat. Whereas when we are in our teens and into our early adulthood, through our twenties, a flat stomach is natural. Of course this is just my opinion and I may be way off.

I would say 5.5-6.5, but what do I know...

That's a 5 year old deer ...and on his way back down on his rack...he has hit his full potential.Bust a cap on him.

I'd guess 5 also, time to put him on the ground!

Have to agree with callshy. 6.5 at least. Sway back, pot belly and filled out hind quarters. Great spread but not tall enough for that width. On his way down. Past his prime. He'd be at the top of my management list.

Will try to manage to get him into the freezer 1st thing. When they start the rut, my hay field goes crazy with bucks running everywhere.
Huge bedding area across the creek from my property. We don't want him to leave without contributing to the freezer. Appreciate your input.

SHOOT EM!!! He is at least 5.5

Sagging belly, 5.5 or 6