How old?

[Scioto]

Hope I did this correct and the photo is posted.

http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/OHVAT ... sort=3&o=0

How old do you think this guy is? Taken mid-July. Do you think much more growth remained for those antlers?

 

[catman529]

At least 2.5

 

[BSK]

4 1/2. Look at the depth of the chest.

 

[Mike D]

3 years 4 months 1 day old

 

[Bone Collector]

4.5 he's a nice one, good luck with him.

 

[Scioto]

Wow! 4.5. I was thinking 3.5, but yes the depth in the chest and the neck. I can't wait for the season so I can hunt him. This is my first time using trail cams and I thoroughly enjoy seeing the photos I get. Hopefully I get another one of him before I pull the cams in mid-Sept and hope he stays in my area.

 

[BSK]

Wow! 4.5. I was thinking 3.5, but yes the depth in the chest and the neck.

Just remember NOT to look at the neck in summer. Bucks have little testosterone in their system during summer, hence their necks are very thin and "doe-like." The neck only becomes a critical age criterion within a month of peak breeding. Within that time-frame, it can be one of the better age criterion.

Here's an example of how much a buck's neck can change from summer to fall: the first picture is in late August, while the second and third pictures were taken right near peak breeding:

 

[Planking]

4 1/2. Look at the depth of the chest.

Yep