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Old 04-21-2015, 04:52 AM
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MZS
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Everything I have read says they rarely live to be over 10 years old, unhunted. Given the loss of teeth and the state of starvation, this deer was probably at least 8 years old and likely over 9 as you state. Definitely well past the 4 1/2 age that many consider as fully mature. I would say you have a pretty good area if bucks can get that old!
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