Buck from 1.5 to 6.5
02-14-2008, 03:37 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
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RE: Buck from 1.5 to 6.5
ORIGINAL: bitterroot21
Is there a way to tell the real age of the deer after it is killed? One that is indisputable?
Is there a way to tell the real age of the deer after it is killed? One that is indisputable?
For example......A florida deer body demensions will probably be smaller than say a michigan deer of the same age. Most people would "guess-timate" the florda deer to be younger than the michigan deer in that example because of the difference in body size.
Just my .02 cents.
02-14-2008, 04:09 PM
#14
Fork Horn
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RE: Buck from 1.5 to 6.5
ORIGINAL: Primitive Weapon
Indisputable? I doubt it. Too many variables.
For example......A florida deer body demensions will probably be smaller than say a michigan deer of the same age. Most people would "guess-timate" the florda deer to be younger than the michigan deer in that example because of the difference in body size.
Just my .02 cents.
ORIGINAL: bitterroot21
Is there a way to tell the real age of the deer after it is killed? One that is indisputable?
Is there a way to tell the real age of the deer after it is killed? One that is indisputable?
For example......A florida deer body demensions will probably be smaller than say a michigan deer of the same age. Most people would "guess-timate" the florda deer to be younger than the michigan deer in that example because of the difference in body size.
Just my .02 cents.
I agree 100%. Amature buck here in the western Maryland mountains might dress out at around 150 or so. MIGHT! We have very small bodied deer and pencil antlers. Good antler mass is very rare.
02-15-2008, 08:25 AM
#17
Dominant Buck
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RE: Buck from 1.5 to 6.5
Other considerations:
Where is this deer (location)?
Nutrition?
Herd dynamics?
This is my opinion....but I think ALL these things factor in as well. There's a photo of a 2.5yr old on that site that could EASILY be a 3.5 yr old HERE....where I hunt. Easy!
I don't look at the racks that much....but I agree with TeeJay....it IS "A" factor in field judging.
I look at a LOT of photos like this....and study my game cam photos from time to time to try to get better at this. One thing I've found is......people know the deer they hunt pretty darned well. Blanket statements are rarely backed up. If Rybo says a deer near him is a 2.5yr old. You'd bet your ass I believe him.
Love these threads. Very informative. They reinforce that.....beyond 3.5 yrs.....it's a complete guess, for me.
Where is this deer (location)?
Nutrition?
Herd dynamics?
This is my opinion....but I think ALL these things factor in as well. There's a photo of a 2.5yr old on that site that could EASILY be a 3.5 yr old HERE....where I hunt. Easy!
I don't look at the racks that much....but I agree with TeeJay....it IS "A" factor in field judging.
I look at a LOT of photos like this....and study my game cam photos from time to time to try to get better at this. One thing I've found is......people know the deer they hunt pretty darned well. Blanket statements are rarely backed up. If Rybo says a deer near him is a 2.5yr old. You'd bet your ass I believe him.
Love these threads. Very informative. They reinforce that.....beyond 3.5 yrs.....it's a complete guess, for me.
02-15-2008, 08:28 AM
#18
Boone & Crockett
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan/Ohio
Posts: 11,682
RE: Buck from 1.5 to 6.5
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Other considerations:
Where is this deer (location)?
Nutrition?
Herd dynamics?
This is my opinion....but I think ALL these things factor in as well. There's a photo of a 2.5yr old on that site that could EASILY be a 3.5 yr old HERE....where I hunt. Easy!
I don't look at the racks that much....but I agree with TeeJay....it IS "A" factor in field judging.
I look at a LOT of photos like this....and study my game cam photos from time to time to try to get better at this. One thing I've found is......people know the deer they hunt pretty darned well. Blanket statements are rarely backed up. If Rybo says a deer near him is a 2.5yr old. You'd bet your ass I believe him.
Love these threads. Very informative. They reinforce that.....beyond 3.5 yrs.....it's a complete guess, for me.
Other considerations:
Where is this deer (location)?
Nutrition?
Herd dynamics?
This is my opinion....but I think ALL these things factor in as well. There's a photo of a 2.5yr old on that site that could EASILY be a 3.5 yr old HERE....where I hunt. Easy!
I don't look at the racks that much....but I agree with TeeJay....it IS "A" factor in field judging.
I look at a LOT of photos like this....and study my game cam photos from time to time to try to get better at this. One thing I've found is......people know the deer they hunt pretty darned well. Blanket statements are rarely backed up. If Rybo says a deer near him is a 2.5yr old. You'd bet your ass I believe him.
Love these threads. Very informative. They reinforce that.....beyond 3.5 yrs.....it's a complete guess, for me.
"Those two characteristics seem to be the best for judging TN bucks."
02-15-2008, 08:38 AM
#19
Dominant Buck
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RE: Buck from 1.5 to 6.5
Gary.....TN...NC...TX......doesn't matter. They're both BIG areas to generalize. We have different body structure deer one county over from here......and deer density/nutrition/etc... can affect size within even shorter distances.
I know what he was saying.....and I wasn't trying to dispute it. Just stating an opinion.
I know what he was saying.....and I wasn't trying to dispute it. Just stating an opinion.
02-15-2008, 08:46 AM
#20
Boone & Crockett
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RE: Buck from 1.5 to 6.5
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Gary.....TN...NC...TX......doesn't matter. They're both BIG areas to generalize. We have different body structure deer one county over from here......and deer density/nutrition/etc... can affect size within even shorter distances.
I know what he was saying.....and I wasn't trying to dispute it. Just stating an opinion.
Gary.....TN...NC...TX......doesn't matter. They're both BIG areas to generalize. We have different body structure deer one county over from here......and deer density/nutrition/etc... can affect size within even shorter distances.
I know what he was saying.....and I wasn't trying to dispute it. Just stating an opinion.
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