ORIGINAL: WV Hunter
In VA & WV (where I hunt) we have ALOT of deer, and our does will (typically) continue to grow in size with age. They certainly don't get huge like up north, but do grow each year. That said, I've seen some younger 2.5 - 3.5 yr does that were big, and older 7.5yr does that weren't as big. Nothing is 100% for sure. I don't doubt what Jeff is saying, but honestly I don't see how it could work that way. My limited brain power tells me they will continue to grow if they are healthy (to a point - maybe like 4-5yrs) then level off. Jeff....maybe yours grow faster and are "full grown" by then????
I will agree, around here the does heads get big & long when they get old - a surefire way to know you have a really mature doe.
I feel the same way. I mean there are always going to be people and deer with large frames that might be larger than somebody much older than them, but I dont feel or find a logic in the fact that they'll get smaller as they pass 3.5, except fat/stomach