Horn Growth

[Fatrack]

LAST EDITED ON Jul-30-15 AT 10:41AM (MST)[p]I'd be interested in hearing some of your opinions on horn growth. At mid July, how much more horn growth do you think a mule deer buck will have before he's finished?

 

[Deerlove]

For deer I'd guess 3 to 6 inches tops.

 

[fullthrottle]

I would say by now they are done, in a couple more weeks they will begin transitioning into the hardening phase.

 

[Ruby1]

You must have a buck spotted you would like to see grow some more. I would love to see a pic of him.

 

[2f350s]

I've researched this and a buck is not done growing in mid July... on many pre-season hikes I've seen the same groups of bucks grow considerably larger by September seasons.

Deer's antlers can grow a 1/4 inch per day with optimal nutrition and deer health during these green months. As testosterone levels increase as rut approaches, continued growth does slow from mid July into September but can be quite a bit.

I've shot September bucks in both archery/muzzleloader seasons one was in velvet and one was hard horned already. Don't have my pics handy, I'll find some to post.

2f350s: Spend the money on additional licenses and HUNT more!

 

[Fatrack]

>You must have a buck spotted
>you would like to see
>grow some more. I would
>love to see a pic
>of him.


You are right Ruby, found a real pretty buck and with a little more growth could become a real trophy...at least in my book! I'll try to figure out how to post a picture.