How fast antlers grow

[BSK]

Got the first two pics of this buck July 21st. Third picture is the same buck August 13th, just 23 days later. That's a lot of antler growth in 23 days!

And for those that notice the apparent body size difference and say he's not the same buck: 1) he is blind in his right eye. Considering this is only the second one-eye-blind deer I've photographed in 25 years on my place, I doubt there are two 10-pointers blind in their right eye on my place this year. 2) check out his right browtine. Exact same crook.

 

[FTG-05]

I just saw three buck up near my pole barn this morning. They all had heavy good sized antlers although I couldn't count the number of points. Good to see healthy deer.

 

[dogmatik]

I remember reading that antlers are the fastest growing animal tissue.
Impressive growth for sure BSK

 

[JCDEERMAN]

That crooked right brow says it all - for sure the same deer. GREAT deer and I hope he sticks around for you

 

[BSK]

Here's the full video that still image was stripped from:

 

[Ski]

I've read antler grows up to an inch per day. Nature is incredible.

 

[JCDEERMAN]

Here's the full video that still image was stripped from:

What a great deer. Have you arranged stands to try and take advantage of his blind side?

I really hope he sticks around!

 

[BSK]

What a great deer. Have you arranged stands to try and take advantage of his blind side?

I really hope he sticks around!

My daughter and I were joking about that yesterday. Come at him from his right and you're in good shape!

 

[BSK]

And yes, as of this weekend there's going to be more than one stand placed to take advantage of what we're seeing from this camera location. Right now, it's an older buck freeway. Have no idea what will happen come fall, but we'll be prepared in case.

 

[peytoncreekhunter]

My daughter and I were joking about that yesterday. Come at him from his right and you're in good shape!

Do you figure he got blinded in a fight by a antler tine or was he born that way?

 

[BSK]

Do you figure he got blinded in a fight by a antler tine or was he born that way?

Either fighting or just getting a stick in the eye running through the woods.

I've gotten a stick in my eye just walking in the woods! I was lucky it hit in the corner and the flexible twig slipped in behind my eyeball. Felt really creepy pulling it out though.

 

[backyardtndeer]

That is a great buck. Good luck on him.

 

[Andy S.]

Great video and great buck, best of luck with him this fall.

 

[rem270]

Great buck!

 

[JAY B]

It's amazing the timing of growth rate , I have seen some almost done by mid July then others such as this really put on the inches ! How old do you suspect this buck to be ?

 

[DoubleRidge]

Nice! Cool pics!

 

[BSK]

It's amazing the timing of growth rate , I have seen some almost done by mid July then others such as this really put on the inches ! How old do you suspect this buck to be ?

4 1/2. Don't know why he looks so skinny in the night-time video.

 

[SpurChaser]

Here's the full video that still image was stripped from:

That's an awesome deer! I hope you get to see him up close this year!

 

[BSK]

That's an awesome deer! I hope you get to see him up close this year!

Me too!

 

[BSK]

Another good one from same location: