old buck, I am not so sure, big buck yes, I think this buck is just hitting his prime, will he ever be a high scoring buck no. has his rack been bigger I don't think so. if you look his back is straight,,, his face is not that grayish. his nose well you decide. would I love to hunt this buck on any unit yes, he has a style that is ,what big mule deer dreams are made of. thank you for showing.....