How to tell the age of a deer?

[HoffDawg]

I am seeing alot of talk about only taking a deer of a certain age. When your in the stand, how can you tell how old the deer is? Looking at a day lease, and it says the buck must be at least 3 1/2 years. And they have some 8's that are only 2 1/2, and you will be fined if you shoot one younger than 3 1/2. Thanks.

[DaveS903]

Here are a couple of references.

http://www.tpwmagazine.com/archive/2004/nov/ed_1/

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXLs6Xc4Hcg"]YouTube - How to age the Whitetail Deer[/ame]

[Swampa]

Google your question, you will find a ton of info. There are some good books with illustrations of deer from different parts of the country at different ages too.

[WCB]

http://www.wildlifeenterprises.com/Field-Guide.htm

Get the big picture to keep in camp and several of the pocket size to carry while hunting. Nothing is fool proof but these are a great help in getting started and get you close to aging oin the hoof.