Judging Kudu

Thunder head said:
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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Gerhard said:
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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Gerhard said:
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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crocodile_jkg said:
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.
 
fourfive8 said:
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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My daughter, 12, was very happy with it
 
dchum said:
and its a beauty! Eastern Cape? Must have been during the rut? he looks like a brute
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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.
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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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