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<blockquote data-quote="TheLBLman" data-source="post: 5506912" data-attributes="member: 1409"><p>IMO, post-rut natural mortality is extremely high on both 5 1/2 & 6 1/2-yr-old TN bucks, and very, very few will live to 6 1/2 or 7 1/2, even in areas they're not hunted. But I do believe many can be hunted & killed as late as the hunting season they're 6 1/2. If not killed by human hunters, I believe most 6 1/2-yr-old TN bucks simply die of "natural" causes, which commonly includes pneumonia (for poor aged health) and predation (commonly by dogs, not just coyotes).</p><p></p><p>But if you want the ultimate TN deer-hunting challenge, try specifically targeting a 5 1/2 or older doe in Unit L. This can be a great way to end your annual deer season.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheLBLman, post: 5506912, member: 1409"] IMO, post-rut natural mortality is extremely high on both 5 1/2 & 6 1/2-yr-old TN bucks, and very, very few will live to 6 1/2 or 7 1/2, even in areas they're not hunted. But I do believe many can be hunted & killed as late as the hunting season they're 6 1/2. If not killed by human hunters, I believe most 6 1/2-yr-old TN bucks simply die of "natural" causes, which commonly includes pneumonia (for poor aged health) and predation (commonly by dogs, not just coyotes). But if you want the ultimate TN deer-hunting challenge, try specifically targeting a 5 1/2 or older doe in Unit L. This can be a great way to end your annual deer season. [/QUOTE]
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