I have tons of pics of this deer but all straight on or with his head down. I’m trying to figure out if he will get any bigger next year and what age he is. His body and neck are bigger than any other deer I have seen. We did have a pretty good early spring growth. What’s everyone’s opinion. Should I give him another year. I’m not worried at all about him getting shot since we are on a pretty big place and nobody else has seen him in the last 2 years. This is the second season he has been a regular.

Hard to exactly tell from those pics. From pics i would say no older than 3.5, would get a pass by me

4yo, give him another year, maybe 2

I would for sure.

Give him one more, Depends on what kind of deer y’all are tryin to have in the future.

Agree. If you can, give him 2 more years!

I’d pop him

At least 4.5, but I’d personally give him at least a year.

lettem walk.

I’ve let some walk and ended the season wishing I had shot something.

Two kind of deer, big enough and not big enough, and each hunter must make that call himself.

Well said

Choice is yours.

My guess is he’s 4 1/2. Yes Sir, 1 more year minimum. Keep him happy!

unless the fridge empty; then, smoke him!

I have said this for many years - "a dead deer never adds another inch of horn" - to each his own but if you are in it for the long term then you have to be willing to be patient and let the deer reach his potential

If you like big 8's like lots of folks, keep feeding him

Probably 2 if you can

I would pass for sure.

This deer is 5 1/2 at a minimum and in great shape. If you need him, take him if not, hope for something better next year with the realization that might not happen.

Let him see another year and I don't think you will be disappointed Sir!

this.

op what county are you in?