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Thread: How old was this red stag?

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  1. 08-06-2024, 11:35 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by 30.06king View Post
    I have no expertise so a guesstimate only. Pedicles look lowish to the skull ( a closer pic could help more ? ) and the teeth show a few years of wear. My pick is 7 to 8 years, maybe to 9 years tops. @Micky Duck are you able to get the jaw aged ? Local NZDA maybe ...?
    Cut a maller across and count the rings just like a tree.See how close you get to a NZDA ring count.
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