Muntjac Buck Age

[Pontfathew]

Hi All,

I keep seeing this muntjac on a trailcam I have. The images are pretty grainy but I was wondering if anyone could guestimate an age for this buck, as the antlers (although in velvet) look more significant than anything I've ever seen!

Thanks

 

[Tim.243]

Hi All,

I keep seeing this muntjac on a trailcam I have. The images are pretty grainy but I was wondering if anyone could guestimate an age for this buck, as the antlers (although in velvet) look more significant than anything I've ever seen!

Thanks

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Once you put a hole in him then that is that...the only way is to knock him over and check the teeth.

As you asked 2/3 years old, on a side note they don't eat any better if you leave it for some type of trophy.
The only ones I leave is a doe with a tiny one in toe or stuff that is not worth a round as it might only have just left or been kicked out.

Tim.243

 

[WAYNE DAVIES]

I'd say mature but young mature if that makes sense. 3 ish