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Age "Ghost"
#8342427
08/05/21 10:17 PM
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Old Shakie
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This is "Ghost". He got his name because he only showed up at night on trail cams. He was my target buck. Of course after the season he showed up in my yard and stayed for about 30 minutes munching corn. Seems he made it thru last season and I am curious about his age....still growing or past prime? My apologies, these are the best photos I have of him.
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8342434
08/05/21 10:22 PM
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unclebubba
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Solid deer, but I don't believe he is post mature. Curious to see what others age him.
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8342436
08/05/21 10:24 PM
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pertnear
"Demolition Man"
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Looks like a young buck to me. Big MAYBE on 4 yo. Nice rack though!
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8342445
08/05/21 10:30 PM
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stxranchman
Obie Juan Kenobi
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Post rut bucks do not look that old at first glance. He has some staining and scalding on his back legs and he is setting down on his front hooves. You generally see this on 5+ yr old bucks. The actual tarsal gland size does not match a 5+ yr old buck though. I would call him a 4 yr old and would not argue if someone said 5 though. He is leggy even for that time of the season.
Are idiots multiplying faster than normal people?
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8342450
08/05/21 10:36 PM
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Pope&Young
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Good looking 4 year old I would love to see how much he blew up this season.
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: pertnear]
#8342460
08/05/21 10:48 PM
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Adchunts
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Looks like a young buck to me. Big MAYBE on 4 yo. Nice rack though! ^^^^ This.
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8342483
08/05/21 11:11 PM
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Hudbone
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pronounced sternum (some say brisket) would indicate 5 1/2 to me. That guy has a very nice look. Fingers are crossed for you.
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8342899
08/06/21 11:52 AM
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ILUVBIGBUCKS
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I'd call him 5.5 this past year and no more. I'm not seeing anything that indicates post mature
High fence, low fence, no fence, it really doesn't matter as long as you're hunting!
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8342900
08/06/21 11:54 AM
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scalebuster
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8342945
08/06/21 12:44 PM
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Old Rabbit
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Going with 4.5 to 5.5, should be a good one this year.
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8343010
08/06/21 01:14 PM
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Biscuit
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Dang nice four and a half year old
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8343059
08/06/21 01:38 PM
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bobcat1
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I'd say 4-5 and give him 2 years if possible for him to make it. He should be a warhorse though this season with all the rain.
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8343065
08/06/21 01:45 PM
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Gringocazador
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I'm expert, but I'd guess 4 yrs.
Thanks, Billy
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8343484
08/06/21 08:18 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Do you have any Oct pictures those post rut weights are deceiving
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: Old Shakie]
#8343558
08/06/21 09:47 PM
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fishbait
Bird Dog
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I don't see the block head...girth is just not there....mass is missing some... missing check drop...shoulders not mature yet....however a great rack for anyone. I would let him walk until he develops some more ...maybe this year though. I call him 3 1/2 but would agree all the above notations.
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Re: Age "Ghost"
[Re: ILUVBIGBUCKS]
#8343711
08/07/21 12:28 AM
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DQ Kid
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I'd call him 5.5 this past year and no more. I'm not seeing anything that indicates post mature X2
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