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Title: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: vaturkey on September 11, 2011, 09:55:23 AM
(http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab7/Gobln2/037.jpg)

Here's a good sideview pic of the backyard buck. Can any of you folks tell about how old he is ?  

     Thanks  vaturkey   :newmascot:
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: dirt road ninja on September 11, 2011, 11:34:40 AM
Hard to be sure. I don't see tons of fat on his head yet, but he has a good pot belly with good muscular structure around the shoulders. Hard to tell if his back is swayed. I would bet he is 4.5 maybe 5.5 at the most. A great animal.
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: OLE RASPY on September 11, 2011, 12:02:33 PM
3.5 year old deer.
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: ILIKEHEVI-13 on September 11, 2011, 03:25:39 PM
Either 3.5 or 4.5yrs old.  Probably 3.5 if I had to guess.
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: drenalinld on September 11, 2011, 03:38:30 PM
His back end still looks jacked up like a jackrabbit. I say 3.5.
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: turkey slayer on September 11, 2011, 03:50:20 PM
I agree 3.5
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: Gold Spur on September 11, 2011, 03:52:18 PM
I also agree, 3.5 to 4.5.
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: redarrow on September 11, 2011, 04:01:40 PM
What little I know about aging deer I would have to say between  6 months and 6 years.  ;D  I have never been any good at the aging thing.
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: drenalinld on September 11, 2011, 04:45:03 PM
The best way to age venison is hanging it in a cooler after you skin it for 4 to 6 weeks.
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: Reloader on September 11, 2011, 04:53:23 PM
4.5
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: Mailman on September 11, 2011, 05:37:05 PM
I would say 3.5. Now in Iowa I'd say it's a yearling. LOL
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: OLE RASPY on September 11, 2011, 06:33:55 PM
Quote from: Mailman on September 11, 2011, 05:37:05 PM
I would say 3.5. Now in Iowa I'd say it's a yearling. LOL
Thats about right i have seen some huge i mean huge deer there.On t.v. that is.
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: GOLD HUNTER on September 11, 2011, 09:18:32 PM
Id say 3 years and 3 months  :icon_thumright:

brian
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: Kylongspur88 on September 11, 2011, 09:25:16 PM
Awesome buck. I would guess 3.5 or 4.5. He doesn't have that sway in his back, big brisket and a pot belly like those old boys. I would kill him in a heartbeat, but another year or more will make him a freak. Deer like that just don't tend to get age on them, too hard to pass that up.
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: CB on the run on September 12, 2011, 07:50:33 AM
  Show us his teeth :TooFunny:
I guess 3.5 but would like to see a pic in about 6 weeks
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: fallsflight on September 12, 2011, 11:00:52 AM
As others have said, I too would say he is about 3.5 yrs old by judging from the pic.
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: hookedspur on September 12, 2011, 11:21:50 AM
He has a great rack but  pointed weathers and slim in the neck to head area high in the hips He may be only 2.5 which will make him a great buck in a couple years .  :icon_thumright: Just a guess !
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: vaturkey on September 12, 2011, 12:20:41 PM
Quote from: hookedspur on September 12, 2011, 11:21:50 AM
He has a great rack but  pointed weathers and slim in the neck to head area high in the hips He may be only 2.5 which will make him a great buck in a couple years .  :icon_thumright: Just a guess !

Hookedspur

I hate to tell you brother but if he steps in my yard come huntin season he wont make it to Great Buck status !!  
Title: Re: How Old Is The Back Yard Buck ?
Post by: hookedspur on September 12, 2011, 04:23:30 PM
I totally understand . :fud: