Age please?

[pass-thru]

That's why you need the proper body angle to age by photos.

I'll post a sign at the camera for him to turn sideways next time! :tu:

Regardless of angle I think we can all agree that body doesn't match the amount of bone.

Except aging by body is not about mass, rather distribution. He appears to not have a large body, but we can't see the distribution.

 

[Spurhunter]

Except aging by body is not about mass, rather distribution. He appears to not have a large body, but we can't see the distribution.

Whatever Russ whatever.

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[GRIT]

Well if the camera is making his body look smaller then maybe the camera is making his rack look bigger. :tu:

 

[Spurhunter]

Well if the camera is making his body look smaller then maybe the camera is making his rack look bigger. :tu:

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[Ridgewalker1]

2.5

 

[catman529]

2.5


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If he is in fact 2.5 that is some superior genetics and nutrition.

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that pic shows his neck a little better...I would say he looks 3.5


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[Andy S.]

This is the only time he has graced my camera.......

This is another thing I like about mid December to end of season. I usually pick up a dandy of a buck (>140") or two on trail cam during this time that I had no previous knowledge of. I suspect they are waaaay outside their typical range searching for does, or they are returning to their summer range since range shifting mid September, now that the hunting pressure has subsided.

Question SP - would you say this general area (not just your lease) gets low, moderate or high hunting pressure? Reason I ask is I suspect this buck is older than we are giving him credit for. I can promise you 99% of all TN Deer hunters are shooting as soon as they see his rack. No ifs, ands or buts about it, BOOM! The fact he has made it this late in the season suggests he is wiser than the average 2.5/3.5, and not already dead, especially with that much bone on his head. Just food for thought,

 

[Roost 1]

I agree with all Andy has mentioned. 3.5-4.5yr old 140ish 8pt... good deer not only for TN but anywhere.

 

[Spurhunter]

Question SP - would you say this general area (not just your lease) gets low, moderate or high hunting pressure?

I had to think about this for a few minutes but I my answer is "low". My lease is 400 acres. My son, myself, and one other member hunt it pretty hard, but my other members average 3 hunts per year. My 2 neighbors with 250 acres each hunt a lot but have multiple properties and are legit trophy hunters. A 120" 8 point gets a pass from them. A couple of the smaller properties that border me don't get hunted at all. The only exception is one property on my west side. I hear a lot of shots coming from that direction. Another bonus is we have a lot of blocks of thickets you can't walk through so there are definite sanctuaries.

 

[Spurhunter]

This is another thing I like about mid December to end of season. I usually pick up a dandy of a buck (>140") or two on trail cam during this time that I had no previous knowledge of. I suspect they are waaaay outside their typical range searching for does, or they are returning to their summer range since range shifting mid September, now that the hunting pressure has subsided.

I agree. My son and I run cameras pretty much year round (we start focusing on longbeard numbers and areas after deer season) but in January we typically get a pic of a new shooter buck or two that we hadn't seen all season. It's a good feeling knowing season is closed and he made it through. I am addicted to running cameras and enjoy it almost as much as the hunting.

 

[southernhunter]

3.5 to 4.5 . He is just skinny

 

[Coldfusion]

Spurhunter id love to help you. Send me the location where this creature was caught on camera and I'll alleviate your issue. I'll send you the score and age info lol

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[Spurhunter]

Spurhunter id love to help you. Send me the location where this creature was caught on camera and I'll alleviate your issue. I'll send you the score and age info lol

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Such great helpful folks on this site!

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[double browtine]

I was thinking 2.5 from the first pic. But after I saw the rack, I have to say 3.5 or 4.5. if he is 2.5, he must have escaped from an Amish deer farm. Trophy 8 pointer in any state, IMO. Hope you can give him a dirt nap!