How old is the southwest Missouri buck?

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Could you possibly help me, by giving your thoughts on the age of this buck? This deer is in southwest Missouri! Thanks!

Caleb,

That buck appears to have a huge body!  It’s difficult to accurately estimate the age of a buck that’s facing the camera.  It appears his chest sags well below where his legs meets his shoulders.  His antler bases are have a much larger diameter than his eyes.  These are good both indicators of a mature buck.  I loosely estimate the buck is four years old or older.

Enjoy creation,

grant