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Old 11-23-2017, 04:04 PM
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what the age of this Bighorn Ram

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Old 11-23-2017, 04:09 PM
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I'm terrible at this, but I'll guess 8


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Old 11-23-2017, 04:10 PM
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I am no expert by any means. Count 9-1/2? But if he is that age I would think his horns would come around more past the bridge of his nose.
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Old 11-23-2017, 04:12 PM
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other Ram pic's

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Old 11-23-2017, 04:14 PM
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They sure like it down by the tunnels.
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Old 11-23-2017, 04:26 PM
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If say 10 but I think the shadow in the photo is causing issues.

They love the salt down there I am assuming.
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Old 11-23-2017, 06:32 PM
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I see 9 1/2
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Old 11-23-2017, 06:44 PM
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I see 7s....


Thanks for the pics Speckle.
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Old 11-23-2017, 06:47 PM
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10-1/2
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Old 11-23-2017, 07:24 PM
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7 1/2 -8 1/2 years old.
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Old 11-23-2017, 08:08 PM
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Default Couple fake rings there.

I see 7 1/2.
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Old 11-23-2017, 08:51 PM
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7 1/2 -8 1/2 years old.
X2. My guess exactly.

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Old 11-23-2017, 08:58 PM
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8 to 8 1/2
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Old 11-23-2017, 09:08 PM
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Old 11-23-2017, 09:34 PM
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Still a baby, let him grow too 14 then you will see a rocket .
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Old 11-23-2017, 10:33 PM
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8 to 8 1/2
My estimate as well..
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Old 11-23-2017, 10:48 PM
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91/2
I shot an 8/12 year old this fall very similar
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Old 11-23-2017, 10:53 PM
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Holy ....

Do all you guys work for F&W?

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Old 11-23-2017, 11:00 PM
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haven't got a clue.
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Old 11-24-2017, 06:04 AM
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8 1/2
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Old 11-24-2017, 07:10 AM
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Might not get a day older if he doesnt get off the pavement....
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Old 11-24-2017, 07:50 AM
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10 1/2
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Old 11-24-2017, 11:54 AM
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Do all you guys work for F&W?

LOL. I am left wondering the same thing!

Thnx for the pics, Speck.
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Old 11-24-2017, 03:31 PM
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Im Seeing 9.5
Could be hiding some more growth around the base I can't see though.
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