Help aging a buck by tooth wear…

[GOHUNT]

For you experts, I'd like to know rather than guess how old this deer is. Since there is a science to it I guess everyone will be in agreement? Thanks in advance.

 

[DeerCamp]

There's no way to "know". It's a best guess estimate based on average tooth wear after 1.5yo.

Theoretically, you might get 90% agreement based on the chart, but then you have to realize the chart is wrong up to 50% of the time and almost always underages the deer.

That's why it is 2.5+, 3.5+ etc.

That said, this looks like 3.5.... +

 

[megalomaniac]

3.5

 

[TN Larry]

Agree with 3.5

 

[GOHUNT]

Ahhh, everyone agreed! Thanks!

 

[backyardtndeer]

I am definitely not an expert, but looks like teeth from a 3.5 year old to me.

 

[BSK]

2 1/2. Almost no wear on the three premolars.