Judging Kudu

Lets do the same thing as with the Gemsbok / buff - thread. Can anyone post pictures of mature Kudu or tips for judging them.
Please

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Ok,

What do you think this guy will be?

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Remember he is still walking...

Maybe we will get to meet each other in May.:rolleyes:

Oh,

The red dots are the points for the vital triangle.
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Oli,

I tend to agree with you on that subject.

I would not mind to hunt that broken horn kudu or even this one....

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Love to hear what the hunters out there think about this Kudu. It was taken by my 12 year old daughter.

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Nice kudu, no matter the inches.
“Outies” are most times over-estimated. “Innies” are most times under-estimated. Wide spreads are commonly over-estimated. Narrow spreads are commonly under/estimated. This is a classic “Innie” with a fairly wide spread. Forward tilt of head in the photo makes it hard to accurately judge the inches. I’d say at least 50” if not 2-3 more. but ??
 
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Thoughts on this bull? It was my son’s kudu from his first African hunt.
 
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Appreciate estimates for length on this one, really enjoyable hunt for first kudu. Huge ears is what impressed me right away. Very exquisite animals.
 
Nice kudu, no matter the inches.
“Outies” are most times over-estimated. “Innies” are most times under-estimated. Wide spreads are commonly over-estimated. Narrow spreads are commonly under/estimated. This is a classic “Innie” with a fairly wide spread. Forward tilt of head in the photo makes it hard to accurately judge the inches. I’d say at least 50” if not 2-3 more. but ??
My daughter, 12, was very happy with it
 
and its a beauty! Eastern Cape? Must have been during the rut? he looks like a brute
Yes, eastern cape…. His teeth were gone. My PH said it was the perfect time to take him.
 
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Appreciate estimates for length on this one, really enjoyable hunt for first kudu. Huge ears is what impressed me right away. Very exquisite animals.
Very nice bull. Can’t get a side view but tips point forward which is a marker for judging them. He’s about 46 - 48”
 
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I took this one in June never measured him and don't think I ever will, I know he was old and worn down with ivory tips!
 

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