Noobie question/clarification.

Tennessee Deer Sporting & Deer Hunting Community Forum

Help Support TNDeer | Tennessee Deer:

As long as it doesn't have at least one antler 3 or more inches long it is considered an antlerless deer. It is rare, but some does have been known to grow antlers. Also, because of this rule, it is possible for a buck to be tagged as an antlerless deer (such as a button buck)
 
gruvmann said:
Is a doe considered an antlerless deer?
Thanks!

Yes, and so are both male and female fawns, or any male without antlers. In fact, an antlered doe would be considered "antlered" from a legal harvest perspective.

The legal definitions for harvest are "antlered" and "antlerless" so there is no need to determine sex at harvest.
 
tn_droptine,

Good point about an antler needing to be 3" long before it is considered an "antler."
 
Ruger, TnDroptine, BSK,

Thanks for the timely answer and info. Looking forward to my first deer season.
 
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change.

Latest posts

Back
Top