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Can we get a sticky for aging deer?
Posted on 8/11/20 at 8:17 pm
Posted on 8/11/20 at 8:17 pm
I think it would be cool and educational to see what everyone is getting on camera across the board. Two, it keeps everything in one spot and reduces the number of threads started. Three, if and when people capitalize, we can get accurate measurements/ages and see how far off we were in our assessments.
Obviously, it’s not all about score but assessing and aging mature deer. Everyone’s situation is different so it would be encouraged not to talk shite about others’ trophies.
Thoughts?
ETA : there should be some basic info provided like what part of the country you’re in and/or type of habitat. No, we’re not dropping pins. Obviously, if you’re super secretive and people know where you hunt, don’t post it if you don’t want people to see it. If anyone has suggestions for protocol, let’s hear it.
Obviously, it’s not all about score but assessing and aging mature deer. Everyone’s situation is different so it would be encouraged not to talk shite about others’ trophies.
Thoughts?
ETA : there should be some basic info provided like what part of the country you’re in and/or type of habitat. No, we’re not dropping pins. Obviously, if you’re super secretive and people know where you hunt, don’t post it if you don’t want people to see it. If anyone has suggestions for protocol, let’s hear it.
This post was edited on 8/11/20 at 9:04 pm
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Posted on 8/11/20 at 8:32 pm to beHop
I came in here thinking you were hanging meat lol
Posted on 8/11/20 at 8:42 pm to beHop
Science has shown that attempts for age deer on the hoof are futile. Aside from 2.5 or younger, it is almost impossible to accurately age deer based on photos or even in person encounters. Too many factors influence the outward signs og body condition, body size, body shape, antler shape, growth or size. Unless you have year over year pics showing the same deer aging year after year, you're likely pissing in the wind.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 8:53 pm to The Last Coco
While I agree to a point, and if it is indeed futile, why do we still attempt to do it?
Because it’s fun. Do you hate fun things?
Because it’s fun. Do you hate fun things?
Posted on 8/11/20 at 8:54 pm to Loup
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I came in here thinking you were hanging meat lol
A wild game cooking sticky is a great idea too.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 8:55 pm to beHop
I could use it. I’ve posted a couple already. Certainly think it would be educational for all hunters throughout the board.
These are Suburban Atlanta deer. Clayton county specifically.
These are Suburban Atlanta deer. Clayton county specifically.
This post was edited on 8/12/20 at 12:49 pm
Posted on 8/11/20 at 8:57 pm to beHop
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:00 pm to Louie
If nothing else, it’s interesting to get so many opinions. Let’s say you’ve got seven people that think he’s 4-1/2 and another 5 that think he’s 6. Only a couple think he’s 3-1/2 or so. Guess what? You’ve got yourself a shooter. Now, if you hunt a spot that’s 30 acres, obviously letting anything over 2-1/2 walk could be risky. Everyone’s deal is different. I just think it would be a cool idea and it could double as a grip n grin thread too since everyone here is basically a PH.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:05 pm to beHop
Agreed Hop.
The deer I just posted are in less than 20 acres when the show up. Still think it’s cool to get everyone’s opinion. There was a deer I hunted last year, swore he was 5 1/2. Nope 3 1/2 146. Friend shot him. Had a range of guesstimates...
The deer I just posted are in less than 20 acres when the show up. Still think it’s cool to get everyone’s opinion. There was a deer I hunted last year, swore he was 5 1/2. Nope 3 1/2 146. Friend shot him. Had a range of guesstimates...
This post was edited on 8/11/20 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:07 pm to tke_swamprat
That’s honestly a good one to start with, but let’s iron out details or figure out what the board wants first. Without any other info, I’d guess 2.5 on both of those deer. Maybe 3.5.
Louie, your thread is what made me think to do it.
Louie, your thread is what made me think to do it.
This post was edited on 8/11/20 at 9:08 pm
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:12 pm to beHop
quote:Don't like stickies. After a while, it's like they are not there.
Thoughts?
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:20 pm to beHop
Here’s another. Same deer. Different look.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:20 pm to AlxTgr
Word. Yeah, they’re not for everybody I guess 
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:22 pm to beHop
The outdoor game cooking board would be prime. Seems like they had one already though at some point? Could be mistaken.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 9:26 pm to tke_swamprat
Swamp I’m gonna go with 2 1/2. Will be studs in a couple of years.
Posted on 8/11/20 at 10:50 pm to beHop
quote:
Because it’s fun. Do you hate fun things?
Not at all. Quite the opposite. I dont want someone making a
"management" deciaion on a deer that is they have no real data on.
Ok
Posted on 8/11/20 at 11:55 pm to The Last Coco
Dude, if someone comes here and uses our opinions as gospel that’s on him. It’s deer hunting, not A QDMA competition. If someone kills a deer and it makes them happy, who cares? It’s not that serious.
Posted on 8/12/20 at 7:28 am to The Last Coco
Not at all. Quite the opposite. I dont want someone making a
"management" deciaion on a deer that is they have no real data on.
Ok
Dont post your pictures then?
"management" deciaion on a deer that is they have no real data on.
Ok
Dont post your pictures then?
Posted on 8/12/20 at 7:37 am to beHop
In a hunting lease situation, harvesting deer by trying to determine age is a disaster.
I think it’s funny that when looking at trail cam pics 75% of the time people say the deer is 2.5. We like to imagine that a deer with a thin basket rack is young and will be a good one in a couple years but reality is especially in Louisiana, that may very well be a 4-5 year old deer and has maxed out the genetics and nutrition.
I think it’s funny that when looking at trail cam pics 75% of the time people say the deer is 2.5. We like to imagine that a deer with a thin basket rack is young and will be a good one in a couple years but reality is especially in Louisiana, that may very well be a 4-5 year old deer and has maxed out the genetics and nutrition.
Posted on 8/12/20 at 9:03 am to Purple Spoon
That’s why I suggested providing a little more info when posting a pic.
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