Face measurements
Contributors to this thread:Whitetail Deer
From: jrhurn mobile
15-Oct-14
The state of IL asks for the measurement of the deer's face. Distance from the rear of the nostril to the front of the eye. I would assume it is a measurement of age, but cannot find anything anywhere that let's me know how it relates to age.
Anybody seen anything?
James
From: shootist_4
15-Oct-14
It might be to signify age of whether or not it is a fawn or an adult and nothing more.
From: Knife2sharp
15-Oct-14
Or to ask, why the long face? Sorry, couldn't resist.
From: jrhurn mobile
15-Oct-14
I agree that it is an indicator of age, but is there something out there that says X=so many years?
From: Franzen
22-Oct-14
Like humans, deer come in different shapes and sizes. I don't think you can come up with an exact age based on the measurements any more than you would with using weight to determine age. It does however give a general indication of age at least in terms of mature vs. immature animals.
Also, I think if you started calling in some 160+ mm does DNR might come knocking on your door. I bet Tom Micetich would give you his answer if you posted on IL Forum.
