Antler growth
therookie
6/1/11 12:38pm
I just have a few questions for the more experienced hunter. I hunt in southern Utah I'm pretty sure the area is called pavont. I was down there last weekend camping and seen over 50 deer none with antlers. Just courious when the deer start growing there antlers and when they should be at there peek? And does it depend on the area and habitat determines when they grow how fast they grow or is that determines by there genes?? Sorry kinda goofy questions.
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MuleyMadness
6/1/11 12:49pm
Welcome! End of July they are pretty much done growing. They ARE about 1/4 point in my area roughly (further south than you). But should be the same in your area. Both genetics and habitat determine growth. Hope that helps.
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dahlmer
6/1/11 1:29pm
New antler growth begins almost immediately after a buck loses his antlers. Even the small bucks have enough antler for the most part now that it is obvious they're bucks. My dad saw a buck the other day that was out past is ears and forking both his g3's and g4's.
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therookie
6/1/11 2:36pm
Thanks for the Info guys. So pretty much in my area I should of been able to see some antler?
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MuleyMadness
6/2/11 11:29am
Absolutely!
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therookie
6/2/11 11:55am
Alright thanks for the info guys. Kinda sucks outta 58 deer I seen on one ride none had antlers. But the area has produced nice bucks year after year so hopefully I'm good :) once again thank you guys
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