Old Deer — Same Deer?

[Southern Sportsman]

If the first picture was from last season, I'd say this was definitely the same buck. But the first pic is from December of 2021. So is the new pic him, just as a 6 or 7 yr old?

The kicker at the base pushes me slightly to the "same deer" camp.

 

[ULTRAMAG25]

They're defined from the same gene pool if it's not the same deer.

 

[Boll Weevil]

I'm thinkin same as well.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

More than likely the same deer. Too unique to be different deer

 

[cbhunter]

Same deer

 

[TN Larry]

I think it's a different deer. Brow tines are much shorter and different this year. Also, the shape of the normal side looks different too.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Looks like the same deer to me. Must not be a lot of hunting pressure there. With that first pic of him being 21, I'd guess he's at least 6.5 now.

 

[Tn Joe]

I'd guess same deer

 

[Outdoor Enthusiast]

I am going to guess the same buck too. Left beam and split at the top are too unique to be a different buck imo.

Neck looks thick in the last pic so definitely mature.