Monarch

[Tanelson43]

A buddy of mine from upper East Tennessee sent me these pics yesterday. This deer looks very mature to me and I just wanted to see what you all thought. I was thinking 6.5 yo or maybe even older. Thanks for the responses!

 

[rem270]

Very nice!

 

[cbhunter]

definitely getting up there in age. Hard to say (for me) after 5.5

 

[Andy S.]

Yessir, he's legit. 5.5+ for sure.

 

[Hillbilly Hunter]

Yessir, he's legit. 5.5+ for sure.

I agree.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

5.5+ no doubt about it

 

[backyardtndeer]

First pic he is standing awkward making it look like he has a swayback, second pic the back bone looks straight. I think he is probably 5.5.

 

[Andy S.]

Looks like his coat is discolored right below spine, and just above vitals in both pics. Wonder if he's been shot before.

 

[tn24]

Looks like his coat is discolored right below spine, and just above vitals in both pics. Wonder if he's been shot before.

I saw that and thought the same thing. Great buck.

 

[trout]

At least 5-1/2 years old in my opinion. Beautiful buck!

 

[Deer Assassin]

good one

 

[TN Larry]

Like others, agree with 5.5+.

 

[Lincoln Co Archer]

Absolutely fantastic buck!

 

[Snake]

5 . 5 + mature .

 

[redblood]

6.5

 

[megalomaniac]

Fully mature!