Bonus Beam

[Southern Sportsman]

I can't decide how old I think this deer is. I'm leaning 3.5. Thoughts?

 

[cbhunter]

First two pics I was leaning towards the possibility of 4.5. But after the last two pics I tend to agree with 3.5. Definitely no younger

 

[knightrider]

4

 

[Ski]

4.5yr old

I wouldn't count out 5.5

 

[BSK]

I'm leaning 4 1/2.

 

[ROVERBOY]

His tarsal glands are already getting dark. At least 3.5 .

 

[megalomaniac]

4.5.

Great example of how pics can change opinion on age.

At first, I thought the 3rd pic was a different deer, as the first 2 pics were clearly of a 4.5yo, while the 3rd pic is clearly a 3.5yo. But after seeing the 4th pic, I realized it's the same buck.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Think the last couple pics are deceiving. He looks like a 4.5 to me.