Cape Buffalo Age

[Stubbleduck]

Best guess as to the age of the buffalo in the photo?

 

[WAB]

Eight

 

[Andrew62]

9

 

[gillettehunter]

I was also thinking 8-9 yrs old. Still fairly pointy tips on horns. Still has the majority of its hair. Face not showing any white on it. I’ve only killed 2 buffalo so I’m not a pro.
Bruce

 

[Frederik]

7-8

 

[grand veneur]

This buffalo is not very old, but you should look at the dentition. The trophy alone does not give a statement about age.

 

[flatwater bill]

Regardless of his age, he is a fine trophy and he put a smile on the hunter's face.......FWB

 

[Altitude sickness]

7-8 yrs

 

[Sika98k]

The coat is in good shape. No grey in the muzzle. 7-8 years old ?
Need to look at the teeth really. But hell the man had fun !

 

[zephyr]

Congrats on a great looking Buff and with a Bow even better!!
Below is what folks are talking about when they speak of a white face and thinning coat

 

[Stubbleduck]

Best guess on age of the hunter???

 

[WyoBull]

Best guess on age of the hunter???

67?

 

[Doubleplay]

Not and old buffalo.
Still on the upswing.
Between 6-8 for sure.

 

[IvW]

6

 

[SETH RINGER]

HE IS GOING TO LOOK GOOD ON THE WALL. CONGRATS

BUFF 7
BOWHUNTER 52

 

[30.06king]

Age of the Buffalo and the hunter ......... ?? Nah, can't be bothered with the debate.
But, Cape Buffalo hunting............... that never gets old

 

[375Fox]

There is a really interesting article in Africa Hunting Gazette’s April Monthly email (although a bit on the negative side). It’s called “What makes a trophy buffalo.” The article criticizes the idea that a buffalo needs to be 15 and states most taken are around 8 years old. I think the second part of that is true, maybe 8-10 is normal. It’s seems like most buffalo get aged a few years older than they are, especially if they have any broken horns. On a farm, a 15 year old buffalo isn’t more valuable than a 8-10 year old bull. In a free range area, between hunting quota, lions, and poachers many bulls won’t make it to extreme old age and can be tough to find in a normal 10 day hunt except in top areas.