How old is this non typical buck from central Missouri?
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Question
I’m bowhunting in central Missouri and I need help aging this buck. He looks like a three year old to me in spite of his monstrous atypical rack. I’m working on my hit list and need to know if he is 4 or older. Also, I just submitted a request to join the field staff. Thanks, Ryan
Ryan,
Wow – that’s a great buck!! Its very tough to accurately estimate the age of bucks that are facing the camera. The only picture that shows the buck broadside is from May. At that time the buck’s back and belly lines were very straight. His chest doesn’t sag below where his shoulders meets his legs. His neck merges with his chest well above his brisket.
These are all very good indicators of a three year old buck. Wow – that buck has produced huge antlers for his age!
Thanks for sharing and enjoy creation!
grant
