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[pokem]

Lease member says this buck is at least 4.5. not sure I agree but have not seen in field/person.

Hope to see this weekend.

What is your thoughts on age?

 

[Jeff J.]

I'd have to see more, but his back is straight as an arrow, there's no belly and his snout (no good pics) would say 3.5.

3.5/4.5 is a tough spot, but it's best to err on the side of caution. If he's 3.5, may wind up shot on a neighboring lease. If he's 3.5 and someone on your lease decides he's a shooter, he's 100% dead if they shoot straight. That's the tough part of letting deer walk. Guy the next lease over might decide to shoot...you can only control what you can control. If he's still alive and on camera after the season's over, that's a win for you.




This post was edited on 12/9 2:08 AM by Jeff J.

 

[dtspoke]

I agree with Jeff be really tough to put him older than 3. And it's a throw of the dice to hope he's around next year.
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[pokem]

Agree with both. I hunted that stand all weekend, but had to deal with full moon.

that said, i'm not conv he is mature, but very conv he will not be around next year...

starting to get very concerned about hunting pressure ALL around our lease...

 

[TexasCowPoke]

Keep your cameras out. You might get lucky and really have something to watch for next year! Good luck...
(I also agree that he is probably 3.5 and less likely 4.5 from those pics)