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Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama

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Appendix 5: GUIDELINES FOR AGING LIVE MALE<br />

WHITE-TAILED DEER IN ALABAMA<br />

(continued)<br />

3-1/2 year old buck<br />

- Still a distinct junction<br />

between the neck and<br />

shoulders<br />

- Thickly muscled neck<br />

during the rut<br />

- Chest appears deeper<br />

than hindquarters,<br />

giving the appearance<br />

of a well-conditioned<br />

race horse<br />

4-1/2 year old buck<br />

- Have attained almost<br />

all of the adult body<br />

mass<br />

- Fully muscled neck<br />

blends with shoulders<br />

- Waistline is as deep as<br />

the chest<br />

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