2 1/2 or 3 1/2?

[1luckyguy]

I realize this isn't a great pic of antlers, but you can see the body. What are your thoughts on age?

This pic is from last year and I have this buck on camera from three days ago and he has exploded. I can tell because of the double split brows that sweep back.

I thought his body said 2 1/2 in this pic, but wanted other opinions. I will post pic of what he turned into after I get a few opinions.

 

[tflogel]

I would have to guess 2.5.

 

[iowahunter222]

Looks 2.5 to me too.

 

[BDAHMS]

I would put him in the 2-3 range certainly- are you going to share this years pic of him?

 

[bigbuckhunter88]

Hard to say and it's rut so judging the neck isn't really an option. I'd lean towards 2.5 but his body in this year's pics during the summer might be easier to judge. I'll give another opinion when you put the other pics up also.

 

[muzzleloader128]

buck

3.5 for sure

 

[LYON]

Not sure which side to lean towards, but you're right in the correct range I'd say.

 

[1luckyguy]

I have a hard time believing that he is a 3.5 this year, but I still think last years pic says 2.5.....either way he grew significantly in 1 year!

 

[ShedderKG]

He made a great jump! Good luck with him!

 

[LYON]

Wow! That is a big jump. Those brows are sweet!

 

[2-bucks]

I was leaning to 3.5 in the first pick but not 100% sure. Now with the second pick and the hanging belly I say 3.5 in the first one for 95% sure. That or he is a big fat pig!

 

[hoosierhunter]

He's 4.5 this year and 3.5 last year. Pretty cut and dry. 2.5 year olds don't have a chest like that.

 

[MadisonB&C]

He's 4.5 this year and 3.5 last year. Pretty cut and dry. 2.5 year olds don't have a chest like that.

What he said ^

 

[bigbuckhunter88]

I now think for sure that he is 4.5 this year.