How old is southern Missouri buck?
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Question
Grant-
Just got this from the camera in front of my stand. This is a couple hours east of Springfield, MO. What is your thought on the age? I am thinking 3.5, but wanted to see how close I was.
Just got this from the camera in front of my stand. This is a couple hours east of Springfield, MO. What is your thought on the age? I am thinking 3.5, but wanted to see how close I was.
Andy,
That’s a great looking buck for anywhere and especially for an area without many commercial soybean and corn crops!
His back and belly don’t appear to sag. In fact his waist is very tight just before his hips. His ham doesn’t appear fully developed and his chest doesn’t sag below where his shoulders mets his leg.
His neck does appear to merge with his chest close to his brisket. I believe there are more indicators pointing toward three years old compared to four years old and I estimate this buck is three years old.
Enjoy creation,
grant
October 20, 2015
