The age of a buck is pure speculation.They don't file papers at the court house or with S.S. administration,it is a qualified guess at best.This is where better feed year round,added minerals and population control come to play.Not all bucks will grow to B.C. proportions but with age and diet most will reach P.Y. minimums.
Age is just the one controlling factor that huntersdo have a say about.You will never shoot big bucks if you are content to shoot small bucks.
Now go back and read how many PA guys admit they will kill it because if "they don't the next guy will".In this state the first words you hear are "did you get your buck"? No one really cares how old he is.[:-]