Is this the same deer...? Is he in decline?

[mneal]

I have a pic from January 2012 (last years Rack) and one I just got last week... I am thinking this is the same deer... with a worse rack.. Age? Love to hear from the experts on whether or not you think it is? And why?

Taken in exact same location... 9 months in between..

[BowGuy2]

If that's the same deer his rack character has changed completely befor the tips of his antlers were pointing up and the other deers are not I don't think it's the same deer

[bigcountry]

i dont think thats the same deer either...way too many characteristics are different

[Bambislastbreath]

i dont think it is either...the second one has a longer head and the antlers on the second one have alot less mass, and i dont see one losing that much mass in one year

[strutndoe]

I agree with everyone else, not the same deer. The most recent one's main beams turn in and the brow tines start up much further. Everything is just too different.

[mrbb]

I say no too, looks like a a different younger deer to me

[backstrapassassin]

I would have to agree. Could share some genetics though???

[Big_Holla]

Don't think it's the same deer. Everything about the rack is different.

[mneal]

Then he is a new one on the scene.. I only got the picture of the buck in January one time and I have never seen him before or since. Now this guy shows up... and I have never seen him before either. I have had trail cams up on my 40 acre property since the last week in July,,, I thought I knew which bucks were regulars on the property. Hopefully he will stick around awhile as I would like a chance at him. I have two bow kills under my belt.... a button buck and a mature doe. I am looking for my first wall hanger and I am not overly picky... anything in the 120's or bigger is on the list. Thanks bow hunters for your help.