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Old 11-22-2017, 11:41 AM
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Okay so I know that nutrition is a big factor in the size of antlers, meaning the diameter of the tines and so forth. I am confused as to what determines the number of tines, with a buck with 6 points, 3 on each side, does that mean he is 3 years old?
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Old 11-22-2017, 12:47 PM
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No it does not. The size of the rack is dependent on age, nutrition and genetics. A year and a half old buck can easily be a six point buck, or even a small 8 point. Age will give mass to a rack and width and perhaps some more points but the age and number of points are not co dependent
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Old 11-22-2017, 01:32 PM
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Ditto to what OT said.
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