How old is this Georgia buck?

By Grant Woods,

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My date on my camera is wrong, but what would you age this Georgia buck as.

Hank,

That’s a nice buck.  Pictures of bucks facing the camera rarely provide much information to estimating a deer’s age.  In the second picture the buck appears to have a swayed back and pot belly.  His hams and shoulders appear well developed. These are all indicators of a four year old or older buck. However, his neck merges with his chest very high above his brisket.  This is an indicator of a three year old buck.  A buck posture can influence features such as a pot belly and swayed back.  I estimate this buck is either three or four years old.  I hope you get a better look during season!

Enjoy creation,

grant