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Can we get a consensus....."Mature Bucks"?
#11
RE: Can we get a consensus....."Mature Bucks"?
When do they start degressing from antler size? 8ish?
A little info from whitetails.com[*]Buck 1/2 year old - It will have small bumps for antlers, these are called button bucks.[*]Buck 1 1/2 years old - It will usually have one or two points on each antler, however they can have as many as 3 or 4 points on each side. The antlers are usually small in size.[*]Buck 2 1/2 years old - It will usually have 3 to 5 points on each side. The antlers will usually be small to medium in size.[*]Buck 3 1/2 years and older - It will usually have 4 to 6 points on each side. This is a mature buck and will usually have medium to large antlers.[*]Some bucks never develop large antlers. Antler size is influenced by genetics and diet
A little info from whitetails.com[*]Buck 1/2 year old - It will have small bumps for antlers, these are called button bucks.[*]Buck 1 1/2 years old - It will usually have one or two points on each antler, however they can have as many as 3 or 4 points on each side. The antlers are usually small in size.[*]Buck 2 1/2 years old - It will usually have 3 to 5 points on each side. The antlers will usually be small to medium in size.[*]Buck 3 1/2 years and older - It will usually have 4 to 6 points on each side. This is a mature buck and will usually have medium to large antlers.[*]Some bucks never develop large antlers. Antler size is influenced by genetics and diet
#12
RE: Can we get a consensus....."Mature Bucks"?
Nevermind got my answer:
Antler size generally peaks at 6 to 7 years of age. After that, antlers may regress somewhat, maintaining main beam thickness but losing inches in point length.
Antler size generally peaks at 6 to 7 years of age. After that, antlers may regress somewhat, maintaining main beam thickness but losing inches in point length.
#13
RE: Can we get a consensus....."Mature Bucks"?
I would say their bodies are pretty much mature and filled out by 3.5. That way the extra nutrition can go to make their racks the largest in the next few years.
#16
RE: Can we get a consensus....."Mature Bucks"?
ORIGINAL: GregH
As I've stated on here before...... 3 1/2........They're like a 21 year old "man".
As I've stated on here before...... 3 1/2........They're like a 21 year old "man".
#17
RE: Can we get a consensus....."Mature Bucks"?
It's relative to the area. I live in PA with lots of pressure and 3.5 and up is a mature veteran and 5.5 and up is a real geezer
I also hunt Illinois where 2.5 is still a baby and 3.5 is when we start thinking about taking them
I also hunt Illinois where 2.5 is still a baby and 3.5 is when we start thinking about taking them
#18
RE: Can we get a consensus....."Mature Bucks"?
I've always maintained that a buck in their highest glory is around 5.5 to 6.5 yrs. old but very few live to be that age. I voted 3.5 as mature because they are just beginning to get in their prime years. 4.5 is prime IMO.
#19
RE: Can we get a consensus....."Mature Bucks"?
I'd have to state 4.5-6.5. While there are plenty of bucks that score very well at 3.5 y/o, most all sheds show a buck will gain antler when they turn 4.5. Mature to me means near or at their peak physical development and dominant ability.