How old is this Garner, North Carolina buck?

By Grant Woods,

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Hello just let me start off by saying I love your channel of videos on YouTube. You guys have great footage of good hunting and teaching.

I am only 16 living in garner NC and I love to deer hunt, I have a piece of private land and I would like for you too look at the picture attached and tell me if the buck is old enough to be put on my hit list.

We call him 8. Note our property has alot of pressure cause of its location right in the middle of garner and we tend to see bucks either dissappear or not get very big. 8 is definitely on the bigger side of our herd of bucks.

Thanks you for your help and keep up the great footage,

Zakary stewart

Zakary,

That’s a good looking buck!  I believe that any buck that’s older than most bucks tagged in an area is a trophy and would qualify for my wish list! 

This buck’s back and belly appear fairly straight. His chest doesn’t sag below where his shoulder meets his leg.  His shoulder and ham appear fairly, but not fully developed.

I estimate this buck to be two or three years old and based on what you shared he’d be on my wish list in your neighborhood!  I’m proud of you for leading by example!

Enjoy creation,

grant