Need help with score and age

[ejohnson]

This is a buck I call crab claw this is him last year

This is him this year just a few days ago I almost took a shot on him then he took off after a doe I was just trying to find out what he would score and how old thanks

 

[LYON]

The rack characteristics look the same but man his body changed a ton! The deer last year in would guess at 2.5. The deer this year I'd say 4.5+. Either way I'm guessing he's mature and probably 130-135 score wise. Good looking deer!

 

[bigbuckhunter88]

He looks like he's 4.5 plus this year. His rack made a pretty good jump too. He has the frame of a deer that might not ever score good. He's probably around 120. But it's hard to guess ages for me in summer pictures. He may only be 3.5 this year.

 

[MNbuckhunter]

Think he will score right at 125". Either 3.5 or. 4.5...leaning toward 4.5.

 

[ejohnson]

Thanks, do you think he will be a shooter next year?

 

[KnuckleDragr]

A shooter is whatever satisfies your own personal goals. If he is 4.5 this year, which I would lean toward, then yes I would definitely put him on the hit list for next year. He may not ever score the best, but he will be mature nonetheless. Good luck with him whatever your decision!