Aging deer by tooth

[WilcoKen]

I have never aged a deer by tooth so I am hoping some of you can age based on this pic:

 

[TN Larry]

Picture needs to be taken straight above looking down on jaw bone. This one is angled to the left blocking part of what you need to see. Based on what I can see, 3.5 and possibly 4.5.

 

[BSK]

Picture needs to be taken straight above looking down on jaw bone. This one is angled to the left blocking part of what you need to see. Based on what I can see, 3.5 and possibly 4.5.

This.

 

[WilcoKen]

Like this?

 

[Carlos]

Off subject, but are you the same guy who was previously known as MaloMike?

 

[fairchaser]

Either 2.5 or 3.5. This is based on the oldest molar not showing much dentyne.

 

[TN Larry]

I'm at 3.5 based on the last pic.

 

[WilcoKen]

Off subject, but are you the same guy who was previously known as MaloMike?

Sort of. Malo1ke. That one never made sense so I changed it.

 

[WilcoKen]

It is the jawbone of this deer. I was hoping he was at least 3.5. The jawbone pic was taken after boiling entire skull. Not sure if boiling has an impact on aging

 

[backyardtndeer]

It is the jawbone of this deer. I was hoping he was at least 3.5. The jawbone pic was taken after boiling entire skull. Not sure if boiling has an impact on aging View attachment 208356

Very nice buck. Congratulations.

 

[TN Larry]

Nice buck! It's hard to age a dead deer, but the deepness of chest and neck definitely makes it look 3.5+ to me.

 

[WilcoKen]

Nice buck! It's hard to age a dead deer, but the deepness of chest and neck definitely makes it look 3.5+ to me.

I feel like I can age decent based of body structure but this deer (and a couple others we killed) were pretty lean when we shot them a little over a week ago. I lean towards 3.5 with this buck. Was hoping jawbone would be more accurate.

 

[Carlos]

Sort of. Malo1ke. That one never made sense so I changed it.

10-4 I may or may not have bought a Mossberg from ya, making sure I keep up, haha.

 

[Andy S.]

It is the jawbone of this deer. I was hoping he was at least 3.5.

He is. Congratulations, great buck!

 

[DoubleRidge]

Agree that he's 3.5 minimum...nice buck...congrats!

 

[fairchaser]

The TWR method of aging isn't an exact science. It should be used along with other factors IMO. This buck certainty shows signs of maturity. Some deer chew more on one side than the other just like people. I would agree with most here and say he's 3.5. Congratulations on a great buck.

 

[BSK]

3 1/2 minimum.