Will he gain anymore length this year or are they just about done?
Will he gain any?
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JedEckert
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He'll still grow more but how much depends on if he's getting the nutrients needed. I believe growth is 1/4 inch a day but I could be wrong
The tips of his tines do not look bulbous, so I would not expect much more tine length (height). From the reading/research I've done, the majority of growth, especially beam/tine length is done by early August.
BSK
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Every buck is unique in his growth timing. Some are done by late July, some are still growing into late August. The only way to know if a buck is still growing is to look at the tips of his tines/beams. If they are still bulbous, they are still growing. If they have narrowed down to a point, they have finished growing.
The buck in the above pictures has tines/beams that have narrowed down to points, hence he is done growing.
The buck in the above pictures has tines/beams that have narrowed down to points, hence he is done growing.
I was afraid of that. Still decent, maybe I'll get to see him up close.
Done or close to it. Nice pics
MickThompson
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You'll hardly recognize him once he drops velvet too. Look at least 10% smaller, maybe more
BSK
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The "more" part!
Truth ^. Velvet has a way of making twigs look like sausages.
