Buck age

[JARHEAD]

Sounds like he's as old as he's ever gonna be

 

[Wildlife]

Okay, how much longer with all the wild suspense? I've stuck around thinking you'd share the age by now. How much longer you going to leave us all hanging. Apparently, some already know so, give it up man!

 

[giles]

Let me see the sack! I'll break it down to the day.

 

[Wildlife]

Alright, I suppose I'll be checking back here first thing tomorrow. You're killin me Good night @Boarhead !

 

["J"]

He’s collecting social security…. Or was….

 

[GoetsTalon]

3.5 is my guess also. Big gut but nose is long and skinny.

 

[Bigcountry40]

Little bit of sag in the back with a nice big belly, I would guess 5 or older like others have said. Ole boy eats well

 

[Boarhead]

Sorry wildlife i went to bed had to be at work early.I figured him at 5.5 from his teeth but I was off a year. The lab had him at 4.5.
I think without yearly history with a buck it's just a guessing game.

 

[giles]

Nice! Some deer just have "it".

 

[jagermeister]

With jaw in hand, you can pretty accurately assume age up to 3.5-4.5 years old. On the hoof is pretty much the same IMO. After 4.5 it’s anybody’s guess up here in northern climates. Some deer are bigger than others and shaped differently at various ages. It’s pretty easy to determine if a deer is mature or not… but exact age without a known history is a guessing game.

 

[Wildlife]

Thanks! My day can now go on Again, great deer! and one heck of a hunt! I remember you sharing the story and appreciate your sharing. I never thought to send a tooth out, but I have heard of it before. Pretty cool

 

[Buckkillr]

I'm too late but was gonna guess around 3.5 only cause there's very few older than that, that isn't killed.

They taught us that back in college and I believe I've said it on here a few times but there is no way of knowing a deers age unless you send out a tooth. Some base age on teeth but some deer eat in very sandy conditions so their teeth are worn must faster or they base on belly hanging but some deer just live in a smorgasbord therefore get fat faster

Very cool you sent that out!
Where did you send it?
What do they charge?
How long did it take?

 

[Boarhead]

@Buckkillr it was Deerage.com
I think it was around $ 30.00 give or take and took 90 days. You can pay more and get it quicker but I was in no hurry.

 

[jagermeister]

I'm too late but was gonna guess around 3.5 only cause there's very few older than that, that isn't killed.

They taught us that back in college and I believe I've said it on here a few times but there is no way of knowing a deers age unless you send out a tooth. Some base age on teeth but some deer eat in very sandy conditions so their teeth are worn must faster or they base on belly hanging but some deer just live in a smorgasbord therefore get fat faster

Very cool you sent that out!
Where did you send it?
What do they charge?
How long did it take?

Based on # of teeth and replacement of certain teeth, you can determine age with absolute certainty through 2.5 years of age. From 3.5 and older though it’s 100% subjective and only gets more difficult with each passing year.