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How To Age Whitetail Bucks In The Field

How to judge the age of a whitetail buck in the field.

May 03, 2023

How To Age Whitetail Bucks In The Field

Whether you're hunting in an antler restricted area or looking to improve herd quality on your land, it's important to know how to quickly age white-tailed bucks and does. In the educational poster below from QDMA and the Alabama Wildlife Federation, you'll find tips on how to quickly judge a whitetails age by antler and body characteristics.

Download a full PDF version of the poster here.

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