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How old is this bull

Postby bullrub » 08 01, 2012 •  [Post 1]

I got this pic. on my trail cam a few weeks ago. My buddies say this bull is 6 or 7 years. I say he's 4 or 5. What do you guys think.
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Re: How old is this bull

Postby hornart » 08 01, 2012 •  [Post 2]

This is a good bull but I would have to agree with you on the age of this bull,,he doesnt have the pot belly of an older bull,,still has the youngster look to him,,and of course not the mass that he would have if he was 6 or 7,,as you can also tell from the picture there is lots of good vegetation
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Re: How old is this bull

Postby Swede » 08 01, 2012 •  [Post 3]

He is a young bull. Also notice the antler pedicels, and he is still a light weight. I would guess he is a 3 year old with good genetics.
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Re: How old is this bull

Postby one_elk » 08 10, 2012 •  [Post 4]

I would also guess 3 or 4 years old
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Re: How old is this bull

Postby dotman » 08 10, 2012 •  [Post 5]

My vote is around 4, he is young.
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Re: How old is this bull

Postby ElkNut1 » 08 11, 2012 •  [Post 6]

3-1/2 - 4- 1/2 max. He's still young! Great trophy though in nearly any OTC hunt!

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