Missing 7 point returns

[Native Hunter]

This deer spent about all of 2015 on my place and disappeared late summer.

I'm amazed at his winter body versus his summer body. I'd now say he is at least 5 and probably will never have a better rack. But who knows - he may add another point and be a fairly nice 8 next time.

 

[scott44]

Nice buck! Good to see him still around your place, Take away the antlers and you'd say it wasn't the same deer.

 

[Native Hunter]

Nice buck! Good to see him still around your place, Take away the antlers and you'd say it wasn't the same deer.

I agree that the antlers are the only clue. And it illustrates why you can't age a deer in the summer. Look at the difference in the neck and shoulders.

 

[Bill]

Looks good and mature.