How old are these three bucks?

By Grant Woods,

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How old do you think these bucks are?

Clay,

The buck in the picture from January 2015 has a very straight back and belly.  His neck merges with his chest well above his brisket and his shoulders aren’t totally developed.  I estimate this buck to be two or three depending on the quality of habitat where he lives.

The buck in the picture dated June 26, 2015 appears to have a very straight back, tight belly, and his shoulder and ham are not developed. When I cover his antlers he appears similar to a large doe. I estimate this buck to be two years old.

The buck in picture with no date appears to have a swayed back and pot belly.  His neck merges with his chest very close to his brisket.  It’s difficult to accurately estimate the age of bucks when they are facing a camera.  Based on this picture I estimate this buck to be four years old or older.

Enjoy creation,

grant