Same buck or not

Last year I found a year old shed while hunting deer. Later I noticed some similarities besides just the frame to the buck I harvested (curve in the tips of the points). Which got me thinking same buck or just same genetics?

The buck I shot was heavier with better eye guards, but a little bit smaller in the frame. The shed does have a curve in the main beam that my buck lacks.

I didn't think the buck I shot was very old. Just an up and comer. After doing the euro his head is bigger than a couple 135-140" bucks I've harvested.

Some have spoken of bad horn growth this last year due to drought.

So what's your opinion. Same buck or just same genetics?

I'd probably say not, but then again it's got me wondering enough to post this.

http://www.monstermuleys.info/photos/user_photos_2019/71972imageconverter20190111114227.jpeg

Absolutely

Same buck IMO.


#livelikezac

For sure the same buck. Genetics can get it close but that thing is nearly identical. And it certainly would make sense with the drought in your area the year you killed him..