aging bucks on the hoof

The Most Important Building Blocks of Big Whitetail Bucks

Aug 20, 2025 Matt Ross

Despite the fact today’s hunters pursue some of the highest densities of mature bucks in history, big whitetail bucks are still an uncommon sight. Specimens of male deer with above-average antlers are not the norm, which is just…

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Aging Bucks on the Hoof With Wildlife Photographer and Author Dave Richards

Nov 17, 2021 NDA Staff

In this week’s episode of NDA’s Deer Season 365 Podcast we’re talking with wildlife photographer and author Dave Richards about how to age whitetail bucks on the hoof by physical features and behavior. Dave has…

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