Ohio buck

[Harold Pickens]

This prehistoric looking monster was taken on our sportsman club in Eastern Ohio during bow season. Nontypical early scoring was 221.

[Mike of the Mountain]

A corn and bean fed behemoth!!

[Stan Hoover]

i would really be curious on what the age would be on this buck, do you know if this was checked Harold?

[Harold Pickens]

Main agriculture in this area is beef and hay
Not much corn or beans in the area. But area has always produced big deer.
Don't know if it was aged, I imagine it was/will be

[Double Lab]

I'd guess 5-7 years without seeing it's front and rear quarters in profile. Genetics is the major factor in antler size but nutrition plays a role also.

[Steiner]

Originally Posted by Daryl Corona

I'd guess 5-7 years without seeing it's front and rear quarters in profile. Genetics is the major factor in antler size but nutrition plays a role also.

That’s exactly what I was thinking Daryl. Old enough to have that mass and from what we can see, not beyond its prime. Magnificent animal at any rate.

[Mike of the Mountain]

That’s why we keep jaw bones. You can age the deer by tooth wear.

[Jim McKee]

This buck is a dream come true. I have wished upon a star many times but that star never answered
Congratulations to that eastern Ohio bow hunter! A buck of a lifetime
Jim

[Harold Pickens]

Jim, that buck came out of Jefferson county.

[Stan Hillis]

Is the hair on the legs typical for Ohio, Harold? It sure looks longer than it does on big deer here in GA. May just be due to the climate.