antler mass question
10-21-2006, 08:39 AM
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 46
antler mass question
I seen a six point buck on my hunting land, I was'nt going to shoot this year because he only had 7-8 inch spread. My question is will he retain his antler mass next year? I realize genetics and nutrition determine antler size. I just was'nt sure if they would lose mass for size. Or can I look foreward to seeing a bigger buck with mass nxt year.
10-21-2006, 10:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: El Dorado, Arkansas
Posts: 2,174
RE: antler mass question
What you are probably seeing is a 1.5 year old buck. Small narrow basket racks are typical of that age group, and yes , if you let him walk, he will be bigger next year....... as long as no one else takes him.
