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Got me a couple giants!!!!!

Jackalope

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Look at the body on this deer. Do you think it's old? Or just fat?
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Fat. His back is not swayed. He doesn't have the rack junk I would associate with an older buck that has gone downhill. His ears aren't all chipped up like a buck that has been through quite a few ruts. I think he's just a young flabby belly. Once he peels velvet and his testosterone level starts to rise he may tone up.
 

bowhunter1023

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Fat. His back is not swayed. He doesn't have the rack junk I would associate with an older buck that has gone downhill. His ears aren't all chipped up like a buck that has been through quite a few ruts. I think he's just a young flabby belly. Once he peels velvet and his testosterone level starts to rise he may tone up.

Yep. Some people are naturally portly (see Newsome Bros) and this deer has that. I don't see a deer you'd be happy with...