Will rain this late have much of an effect on antler growth?
I think it will definitely have some. Some still have 3-4 weeks of growing to do. All probably have close to 2 weeks.Will rain this late have much of an effect on antler growth?
I think it will definitely have some. Some still have 3-4 weeks of growing to do. All probably have close to 2 weeks.
I've personally seen bucks explode the first 2 weeks of August so I know it definitely can have an effect.
If the plant was made of Viagra your hypothesis would no doubt hold water.I'm no biologist and I could be wrong. Common sense tells me that the plant would suck up the water in a matter of hours and then if the deer eat those plants there would be more water in it that would affect their bodies almost immediately. If their horns are still growing I don't see why it wouldn't help their horns grow. Somebody please explain.
I hope those Kaibab bucks get a good dose of Viagra. I’ll be looking for a hard horny buck!If the plant was made of Viagra your hypothesis would no doubt hold water.
That is why I'm fatter now than I was when I was a kid, it's taken time to form this physique.The problem with hanging out with all these biologists and range conservationists I call friends is I occasionally pay attention to what they argue about, and learn a little in the process.
Those deer are a lot like us, and nothing happens with their bodies quickly. We can't lose lots of weight without starving ourselves, or put on tons of muscle without gorging and exercising. They are the same. Their growth is largely dependent on the foods they eat all year. Their digestive systems require a minimum of 5-7% protein, in order to work efficiently. Up around 12-14% is perfect, and over 16% is excess and can go directly to antler growth. That's why game farmers feed protein supplements, but only on top of regular quality feed.
It's the same with water, they need enough to stay hydrated, but water doesn't control growth, just the utilization of nutrients they are consuming. The DMD (dry matter digestibility) of their food is greatly affected tho. The more water throughout the year, the more minerals that can be slowly absorbed from the ground into the plants, and it is the phosphorus and calcium that we want to see in the plants. That is a very slow process. Spring and summer water keeps them alive, and certainly help lactating does raise fawns. Fall and winter water grows better quality, nutritious feed sources.
Just what I learned from the Holiday Inn Express they made me stay at!!
More like how good of a hunter I used to be ?How about if the rains continue we might be able to have a camp fire in camp this year. It is a dismal camp without a fire in the middle of it where you can drink eat and joke about how good of a hunter you are..........
The older I get, the better I was.....or so my stories tell it that way!More like how good of a hunter I used to be ?
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