Another Pubic Deer Jaw Bone Age
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TN Larry
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3.5
megalomaniac
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agree with 3.5
Ditto, 3.5 based on wear.
Anybody have a 4.5yr old and 2.5yr old jawbone they would be kind enough to show for comparison? I feel like an idiot because I can't seem to see what everyone else is seeing that indicates age.
Ski,
These two links from Indiana are great reference material. After looking at hundreds of jawbones from a certain locale, it becomes somewhat of an art. To make the best guess, I like to have both clean jawbones, preferably in my hand. Also, after 2.5, tooth replacement and wear method (TR&W) typically guarantees a "minimal age", thus why you sometimes see a "+" after most age guesses that are 3.5 and older, indicating the deer is likely that age as a minimum, but could be older. As with most things in life, there are always exceptions to the rule (of thumb).
IN Deer TRW Method Aging Info
Field Guide to Aging Deer
These two links from Indiana are great reference material. After looking at hundreds of jawbones from a certain locale, it becomes somewhat of an art. To make the best guess, I like to have both clean jawbones, preferably in my hand. Also, after 2.5, tooth replacement and wear method (TR&W) typically guarantees a "minimal age", thus why you sometimes see a "+" after most age guesses that are 3.5 and older, indicating the deer is likely that age as a minimum, but could be older. As with most things in life, there are always exceptions to the rule (of thumb).
IN Deer TRW Method Aging Info
Field Guide to Aging Deer
megalomaniac
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Pretty classic for a 2.5yo
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megalomaniac
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Thank you! Yall are awesome 
