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The 2020 antler conundrum
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<blockquote data-quote="BSK" data-source="post: 4997303" data-attributes="member: 17"><p>Although I shouldn't complain about some the monster bucks being killed this year, I'm deeply concerned about future years. First, let me admit I have absolutely no idea why antler development has been so phenomenal this year. In my area, and I'm hearing similar data from other parts of the MidSouth, antler development is up about 15 inches per age-class this year. I can honestly say I have NEVER seen anything like it. I'm seeing 10-point 2 1/2s grossing in the 120s. I'm seeing 3 1/2s grossing in the 150s. I've never seen such a high percentage of 10+ point bucks, EVER. I'm trying to enjoy this anomalous year as much as possible, but I know what's coming next year or the first year things returned to normal. Hunters all complaining the state screwed up the management because they aren't seeing the monsters they did in 2020.</p><p></p><p>Antler growth is very complicated and is not just a product of what a buck eats in summer. Just as much a part is played in how stressed the buck was in the previous year's rut and what resources he had during the winter months. A highly stressed buck coming into spring spends most of his summer resources rebuilding what he lost the last year instead of growing bigger antlers. That said, have no idea why regionwide bucks did so well this year with antler growth. But if I knew what it was, I would bottle it and sell it! I'm just not looking forward to hearing the complaints when this anomaly ends.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BSK, post: 4997303, member: 17"] Although I shouldn't complain about some the monster bucks being killed this year, I'm deeply concerned about future years. First, let me admit I have absolutely no idea why antler development has been so phenomenal this year. In my area, and I'm hearing similar data from other parts of the MidSouth, antler development is up about 15 inches per age-class this year. I can honestly say I have NEVER seen anything like it. I'm seeing 10-point 2 1/2s grossing in the 120s. I'm seeing 3 1/2s grossing in the 150s. I've never seen such a high percentage of 10+ point bucks, EVER. I'm trying to enjoy this anomalous year as much as possible, but I know what's coming next year or the first year things returned to normal. Hunters all complaining the state screwed up the management because they aren't seeing the monsters they did in 2020. Antler growth is very complicated and is not just a product of what a buck eats in summer. Just as much a part is played in how stressed the buck was in the previous year's rut and what resources he had during the winter months. A highly stressed buck coming into spring spends most of his summer resources rebuilding what he lost the last year instead of growing bigger antlers. That said, have no idea why regionwide bucks did so well this year with antler growth. But if I knew what it was, I would bottle it and sell it! I'm just not looking forward to hearing the complaints when this anomaly ends. [/QUOTE]
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