I first got pics of this buck in Dec 2009 and promptly named him “Ole Boy”. He showed again in 2010. And now this year. When I first got pics of him I thought he was old. Now I believe he is really old. His rack isn’t much but wow what a trophy he would be. 
Anyone care to take a stab at his age ? ?
Very cool that you have the same deer year in and year out. We just don’t get those opportunities back home.
Guessing 7.5. I hope he shows for muzzleloader season so you can confirm.
Hope you get a crack at him Pat! 
How much jerky do you think he would provide ? ? 
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How much jerky do you think he would provide ? ?
Depends on how sharp that boning knife is; but enough to make a guy not want to eat anything salty for a few years 
Cool buck Pat 
Im going to guess 6.5; not knowing much about your area as far as crops and all, but I know you got a ton of food for them on your property. I wouldn’t rule out 7.5 or something else. But late December 09, thick coat and plenty of time to recoup with your food sources even after second rut puts on a big body mass. Early Nov 10,’ starting to run alot means thinner profile in stomach, has sagging back, big brisket, lots of muscle in front and hind ends, has that ‘race horse’ look, plus gain in antler mass. Early 11′ Oct still has weight from late summer but also building coat, big front end (if that right leg were straight I would bet that back is sagging with a more straight to sagging stomach line from brisket through to hind quarters), real heavy in the front quarters and forward….. He’s a mature buck 
a trophy in its own…. I could be off, just basing thoughts off of the very well fed deer in my area, with comments being additions to the commonly identified attributes of general body structure in deer 4.5, 5.5, and 6.5 around here.
Looks to be 3.5-4.5 in 09 so maybe 6.5 now.
6.5 to 7.5 Pretty cool old buck! It would be pretty interesting to see how warn down those teeth are.
He may not have a big rack but he is pretty smart if he made it this long. Shooting the smart buck of the bunch is a trophy accomplishment in its own. Good luck!
The rack’s not much to look at and the meat cant be that great knowing how old he is so what’s the point in shooting him now? Just asking nicely. Dont get mad.
I would say 7.5. Those old bucks are just tanks hopefully we hear a BBD story on him!
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The rack’s not much to look at and the meat cant be that great knowing how old he is so what’s the point in shooting him now? Just asking nicely. Dont get mad.
I doubt I will have that chance haven’t ever seen him in 3 years. He will die of old age or get him by a truck
Cool to see him make his way through Pat! Definitely a fan of the dark. Good luck!
Joel
What a beast! I’d guess 6.5 or 7.5, maybe this will be the year he slips up. Thanks for sharing Pat
I’m guessing 6.5.
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