What do you think of these bucks??!

[silent sniper]

Hey guys I just checked the trail cameras and wanted to share some pictures. I have been seeing lots more bucks than I have does which is good I guess?? I suspect the does may be off with their fawns but I'm not sure. Last year I had on average 3-5 does for every buck caught on camera; this year is almost the exact opposite!

So here we go, here are some of the nicer/unique deer on my farm.

Side note: all pictures were taken within 200 yards of my house.

ALL Dates and times are incorrect.

 Here is the first group of nice younger bucks. I would presume 2 1/2 year olds? Not shooters yet but good seeds for the years ahead.


The buck in the center frame looks very old because of his wrinkly skin and barrel chest but I could be wrong.
 

Here is a cool little buck named droopy. His right side drops off the side of his head. If he was an older deer I would consider hunting him but he is just a young buck. He will be pretty neat in a few years!



And here is the bruiser. I named this buck gladiator because his brow tines remind me of swords. I think he is 3.5-4.5 but I'm not sure? either way with a few months to grow still he should be very large by the time October comes around.



These are the nice deer as of now. I need to get my food plots in and get my other camera put out. I am getting very excited for this fall! Enjoy SS

[Cwilder]

Looking good.
The itch has hit me bad today after looking at a few post with trail camera photos with some great antler growth.

[dhermon85]

Looks good to me too.
They're all shooters to me

[BOWMARKS]

Looks like a good year for you.  

[JEFF B]

yup they look real good. i hope ya have a good season

[Longbow58]

Nice deer, look healthy. Good luck. That last buck is a stud for sure.

[59Alaskan]

They look tasty.  Doesn't hurt that they appear to be growing respectable handles for dragging them out.

Nice pictures!  Thank you for sharing!

[dragonheart]

The deer of summer.       :cool:

[Bud B.]

Cull the one with the bad right antler. Let the rest go....IF YOU CAN!

 
Easier said than done, right??

All look good.

[silent sniper]

What is the guess on the age of the last deer? Am I correct at 3-4?

On the farm we try to manage a 3+ year old on any deer harvested no matter the sex.

[Todd Cook]

I would guess that last one at4.5 or older. Notice the loose skin on his front end and at the base of his neck. That's a big, mature deer, IMO.

[Knawbone]

I tend to agree with Todd on the last buck. Sniper, If you are correct, and your Doe numbers are down, I would anticipate hunting those bucks in the early season. Although there are exceptions, a buck in his prime will generally congregate in areas with the heaviest number of Does toward rut. I would try to tag him when he's still on his summer pattern if at all possible! Just a helpful thought, as you may know your herds behaviors and patterns much better than I. Nice deer- best of season to you.  

[Mike Vines]

I think you have to many, and you need help thinning them out.