Aging

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Key Concepts

How to determine the age of a deer by referring to the hoof

How to age a deer by examining the jawbone

Understanding the distinct body characteristics of each age class

Supporting Documents to Read:

Aging Bucks on the Hoof (Kip Adams, Quality Deer Management Association)

How to Age a Whitetail Deer (Courtesy of the Dane County Conservation League)

Determining the Age of a Deer (James E. Knight, Montana State University)

Deer Hunter’s Guide for Aging and Jawbone Removal (Tim L. Ivey)

Videos to Watch:

Video Credit: PA Game Commission