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Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6401751 08/10/16 01:36 PM
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Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6401761 08/10/16 01:48 PM
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After looking at the first photo, I was guessing 6 1/2 years but in the other two photos, he appears a little younger. I much prefer to estimate age from a video and when they are closer to the rut as there are some other features that will show up that might improve my margin for error. Here goes, 5 1/2 years and I am sure I only missed him two years one way or the other. He is in very good body condition, where every he is, must be raining or he is getting to a free choice feeder.
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Looks 5.5+ years to me. I can never judge velvet deer, but I'd be surprised if he doesn't push 150". No way I'd let him walk!


Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6401846 08/10/16 02:41 PM
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eeks333 eeks333 Outstanding !! rifle
5.5+ and High-150's

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Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: BenBob] #6401849 08/10/16 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted By: BenBob
County?


We're in Callahan county.

Believe me...We'll be well practiced with the bow when opening day comes by!


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Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6401858 08/10/16 02:47 PM
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Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6401868 08/10/16 02:50 PM
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I see a 7 yr old buck that is upper 150's crowding 160. I would not hesitate to shoot him if he was younger. He has calloused knees and is sitting down on his hooves. Body shape is that of a mature buck in great shape. Good luck!


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Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6401886 08/10/16 02:59 PM
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NICE buck for sure, and I would have no qualms shooting him on sight.

However, don't see a fully mature deer here. I see middle aged for sure. He isn't a young one, but I would put him in the 4-5 yo category, possibly even three if being protein fed. No thick hanging brisket, flat back with no sway, no staining on the hocks, nice sharp nose that isn't romanized yet, and knees that are not knobby or scarred up. Take the rack away and the only thing on him that points to age is the greying around the face/eyes.

But having said all that, he'd be a dead buck on my lease if I could shoot straight, and if he walked out that would be in serious question...

Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: SnakeWrangler] #6401893 08/10/16 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted By: SnakeWrangler
Awesome buck.... up

Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6401894 08/10/16 03:01 PM
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^^^ I wirte that as STX is saying 7...ugghh. I don't se ehim sitting down on his hooves any more than other deer I have seen. I also don't see calloused knees. Maybe I need my eyes checked...

As said, to me it wouldn't matter about aging, he is a dead deer. But I have a lot to learn I guess.

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Hope you stick him so you can check his molars and let us know is real age. Look forward to the hard antlered pics.

Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6402047 08/10/16 04:35 PM
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If I was your neighbor I would tell you he looks 2.5 and you need to let him go. Then cap him and never say a word! All is fair in hunting and fishing! cool

Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6402096 08/10/16 05:00 PM
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Put some lone star out and it will keep ole Clyde around

Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: Navasot] #6402162 08/10/16 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted By: Navasot
Put some lone star out and it will keep ole Clyde around



Clyde loves him some Lonestar rofl


Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6402163 08/10/16 05:34 PM
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Kill him. he is old and big.


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Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: Navasot] #6402224 08/10/16 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted By: Navasot
Put some lone star out and it will keep ole Clyde around


Haha I'll try that


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Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6402679 08/10/16 10:32 PM
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I think Wide Clyde better watch where he goes. Great looking buck.

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Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: Always ready 2 hunt] #6402721 08/10/16 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted By: Always ready 2 hunt
Hope you stick him so you can check his molars and let us know is real age. Look forward to the hard antlered pics.


We'll let you know for sure if we get a solid chance to take him. He is the biggest deer we've had on this place since we've been there.


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Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: SapperTitan] #6402767 08/10/16 11:31 PM
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[quote=SapperTitan]He needs a couple more years [/quote

Agree. He has no sway back, young looking face. He needs at least one more and maybe 2 more years.



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[quote=SapperTitan]He needs a couple more years [/quote

Agree. He has no sway back, young looking face. He needs at least one more and maybe 2 more years.

I was joking id kill him in a heart beat even if he was 1

Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: HoughTown] #6402844 08/11/16 12:22 AM
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Clyde played electric bass... Given your situation I'd take him first chance I got. I hope he hangs around for you. Seeing many does? That might be the deciding factor.


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If you don't get him during bow season I got a 12 year old you can borrow for youth weekend. 😜

Re: He has been named "Clyde" [Re: Texas buckeye] #6405754 08/12/16 09:53 PM
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^^^ I wirte that as STX is saying 7...ugghh. I don't se ehim sitting down on his hooves any more than other deer I have seen. I also don't see calloused knees. Maybe I need my eyes checked...

As said, to me it wouldn't matter about aging, he is a dead deer. But I have a lot to learn I guess.


You should get your eyes checked I'm half blind and I can see the knees.


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Looks like Clyde has been around that place longer than yal.


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