Double main beam picture (from muley madness photo section)

been looking through the photos on this website and in the live muley photos album I saw this pic of a double main beamed buck.

Just was curious, what do you guys think cause this?

Think he was born this way, think it passes off from generation to generation? Think it just happened this year because he bumped it real hard and it got split at the base before it started growing or something?

I dont know if any of these are even possible. Just thought this was a really cool pic and wasnt sure if anyone has every seen anything like this or knew anything about antlered animals like this. What an AWESOME buck that would be to take!
Double main beam
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waynedevore
I'm saying it's an injury, his burr's been damaged and will have a similar antler each year. His offspring will of course be normal.
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AGCHAWK
There could be a couple of reasons I suppose. Wayne hit one already.

Without taking a close look at it we won't know for sure but it could also have a third pedicel or a split pedicel. Just like some humans end up with a third nipple, male deer can sometimes be born with a third pedicel that will produce an antler ( I am NOT comparing pedicels to nipples...just using it as an example...LOL). Ya see this with so-called "Unicorn bucks", which have a third antler located somewhere on the forehead between the two natural antlers. Meanwhile, a split pedicel would cause the beams to grow from the same general spot, thus ending on one burr...but branching as two seperate main beams.

I suppose it could also be a simple testosterone inbalance or bad genes (alleles) that are causing it/been passed along.

No matter what, he's a unique trophy for sure!
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bigbuck92
so does BC except bucks like that. i was just wondering cause i wouldnt think that they did
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AGCHAWK
BB, I am almost positive that they do not. I'll see if I can find the info for ya.
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BOHNTR
Bucks with additional main beams are not accepted into the B&C / P&Y records programs. Ether are stags ("cactus bucks"). That's an awesome buck though......I'd take him in a heartbeat.
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AGCHAWK
Thanks for the info Roy!
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hound_hunter
dang, I knew I could count on you guys, 1 day and I just learned everything I ever could about the subject, haha.

Thanks guys
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killerbee
[quote="AGCHAWK"]Just like some humans end up with a third nipple, male deer can sometimes be born with a third pedicle that will produce an antler ( I am NOT comparing pedicles to nipples...just using it as an example...LOL). :)) TO FUNNY, I ALMOST FELL OUT OF MY CHAIR! :)) :))
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bigbuck92
haha ya i got a kick out of that one to :funny-post
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lifetime hunter
My Dad has a double beamed buck hanging on his wall!

man i would love to see one of those during a hunt!
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waynedevore
This one is in the BC record books. It has a double beam.
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Utahbowhunter
Cool deer for sure.
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AGCHAWK
Wayne, I took the statement below straight from the Boone and Crockett webpage. I take it that the third antler on that awesome whitetail does not/did not shed differently from the other two antlers (It is actually attached to the other antler).

Either way I love seeing that thing!

Anyway, below are the B&C rules regarding these animals. I guess the bottom line is...it depends on whether or not the third antler sheds differently. (Am I correct in that statement, Roy? You're the official measurer so I'll take your word as final)

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THREE-ANTLERED DEER
Deer with three (or more) antlers are not eligible for entry in the Club’s records archives or for listing in the records books. The Club’s scoring system was designed to recognize massiveness and symmetry. Numerous measurements are taken to account for massiveness of a trophy. Symmetry is taken care of by comparing the measurements of one antler with the same measurements on the opposite antler and deducting the differences. The system was not designed to record measurements of a third antler.

This policy applies to a third antler that is completely separated from either of the other antlers with flesh and hide and has its own pedicel and is shed separately from the other two antlers each fall. In some cases the third antler may actually arise from one of the two normal pedicels, but it is shed separately from the other two normal antlers. This policy does not apply to normal points that branch off one of the antlers near the burr. Several of these trophies have been entered in the non-typical categories.

Three-antlered trophies are certainly unique and noteworthy. However, the Records Committee ruled many years ago that such trophies are considered “freaks” and are not eligible for entry in the records program. The fact that a three-antlered deer is not eligible for entry in the records archives does not diminish such a trophy in any way. The scoring system was simply not designed to handle such trophies.


Here's a link to the rules page:
http://www.boone-crockett.org/bgRecords/records_policies.asp?area=bgRecords#three
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waynedevore
Hawk, Yeah, thanks for the clarification :thumb

My rack is from one pedicel.

The bases are about the same size, Really doesn't appear to be an injury. Who knows?

What would cause a buck to have antlers like this?

I'm glad for a chance to show it off once in a while. =D>
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AGCHAWK
Don't know why it occurs for sure except for maybe the reasons you and I posted above.

Yea, I think this is the third or fourth time I've seen that pic...and I doubt I'd get tired of it. He is impressive!
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bigbuck92
Thanks for finding that Hawk
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BOHNTR
Anyway, below are the B&C rules regarding these animals. I guess the bottom line is...it depends on whether or not the third antler sheds differently. (Am I correct in that statement, Roy? You're the official measurer so I'll take your word as final)
Hawk & waynedevore:

You are correct. A true third main beam generally grows from a separate pedicel. The AWESOME buck that waynedevore posted is from the same pedicel. The "third beam" that is growing would be measured as abnormal points.....much like a droptine, etc....
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AGCHAWK
Thanks again Roy. I knew you'd straighten us out!

BB, no problem.
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MuleyMadness
I have a couple other pictures of this buck to share LATER...and some AMAZING VIDEO! :thumb :thumb
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AGCHAWK
Can't wait to see it Brett!!
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hound_hunter
oooohhhhh brett.... PPPLLLLEEEEAAASSSSSEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

The hunts not for 5 more days and I have nothing to do until then, shooting the bow has almost gotten boring, haha.... just get my hopes of for me, please!! Maybe all I need is a little more motivation so I can continue shooting my bow, this video might be just the trick!
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MuleyMadness
No video yet.

Maybe this will help a bit. (???) :)

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MuleyMadness
One more, side shot. Enjoy!

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bigbuck92
SWEET!!!!!!!!
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AGCHAWK
WOW! I LOVE that side shot Brett!! He sure is a beauty!
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waynedevore
The side view really shows what that buck's got going on. :thumb
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huntenfever
Either way sweet bucks i'd shoot them.
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hound_hunter
ooohhh yeah, that did it for me. Thanks for the help, gotta go get ready for the hunt now.






... well I guess i'll sit and stare in awe a little longer
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I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger. Brett have you seen the beloved Black Magic buck lately?
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79Ford
So by looking at those other two pics it looks like this deer has just one pedicle? So it would be eligible for B&C and P&Y. That would be an awesome addition to my living room wall. Too bad he's probably a southern buck and here I am getting ready to hunt the northeastern.
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TheGreatwhitehunter
Pretty neat
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BOHNTR
So by looking at those other two pics it looks like this deer has just one pedicle? So it would be eligible for B&C and P&Y. That would be an awesome addition to my living room wall. Too bad he's probably a southern buck and here I am getting ready to hunt the northeastern.
 It does appear to have one pedicel......however, the main frame of the buck will not measure enough for P&Y minimum (170" NT), let alone B&C. It is an awesome looking buck though......one that doesn't need a score sheet.
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MULEY7MM
I have never seen a buck like that at all i would take that buck in a heart beat
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younggun
Anything 4 point plus is shot whether it has a third antler or third nipple. supprisingly the easiest access to game would be muleys where i live yet i still hunt more for everything but them.
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