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When do deer antlers stop growing #6920617
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I got pictures of a good buck these week. I was wondering how much bigger he will get if any.


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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6920635
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Around here, first of Sept.
Not all finish the same time.


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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6920645
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It’s not easy to figure out when it even starts I have seen some still with full racks and some sprouting new racks during turkey seasons.


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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6920651
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I figure bucks will stop adding length to their tines by the first week of August. After that they put on a bit of mass.

So the buck you’re seeing now will still put on a fair bit of inches.


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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6920725
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If he grows a little more he will be a really good one. I only put a camera out last week and already got pics of a good one I didnt think the deer were using the food plots but I got several pics. I believe I saw him a week ago but didnt get o good look at him


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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6920739
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Here’s a buck I watched grow in 2018. You can see how he grew from July till he shed his velvet.

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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6920788
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That's a shooter did you get him?


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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6920799
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Good point J Park- he did grow a lot. What we would have to do is adjust the season as you are probably 1000 miles north of where I am. Your late august foliage looks like our June


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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6920818
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About August 15th,i've seen one polished August 26,normaly September 5 to the 7 is the norm,some of the little bucks still have velvet left by our bow opener which is around Sept 15.JP's pictures showed the growth very nicely.

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Originally Posted by The Beav
That's a shooter did you get him?


Yes I shot him Sept. 23rd 2018.
You might remember a post I made about him back then. Named him Nub’s.

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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6920841
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Way to go.


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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6920912
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He is a beauty IDC if you are hunting horns or table fare- look at how sleek and healthy he looks.

Now what is that gigantic hole on the shoulder- is that an archery kill?


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Originally Posted by Leftlane
He is a beauty IDC if you are hunting horns or table fare- look at how sleek and healthy he looks.

Now what is that gigantic hole on the shoulder- is that an archery kill?


Ya he had a real nice cape! Just finished getting rid of his summer hair and winter cape starting to come in.

Archery kill is right. What you see there is an exit hole out the neck and then an entry hole into the shoulder.

He’s mounted now and hanging on my wall!

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I’ve often wondered if there’s a certain amount of days once they start growing until the shedding of velvet. I know they all don’t drop the same so I’m guessing they all don’t quit growing the same. Ours are normally shedding about 1st to 3rd week of September.
I have a few I’m keeping an eye on. One is a 6pt that looks quite old. Another is a 9pt with a split G2 and brow...he’s going to be 4.5-5.5 this year.
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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6921620
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J Park that is a nice mount- as well as a great rack and super cape, I see the nice rounded edges that any man who can judge meat likes to see before the carcuss is ever broken down. Was he an exceptional one or do all of your deer naturally finish out?


Wannabe- I can see some potential there. I am guessing later this fall or next you will be pleased with the local natives!


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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6921672
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Originally Posted by larrywaugh
I got pictures of a good buck these week. I was wondering how much bigger he will get if any.


Cessation of antler growth is controlled by photo-periodism.

In essence, the shortening of the length of the day.

Usually deer cease antler growth sometime is September,

and began hardening of their antler followed by the

shedding of their velvet,

Most Buck have completed the cycle by late September here in NY.

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Re: When do deer antlers stop growing [Re: larrywaugh] #6921700
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Originally Posted by Leftlane
J Park that is a nice mount- as well as a great rack and super cape, I see the nice rounded edges that any man who can judge meat likes to see before the carcuss is ever broken down. Was he an exceptional one or do all of your deer naturally finish out?


I don’t know what that means. Are you asking how the meat on him was?

If so, he tasted great! He tasted exactly like any yearling or 7 year old buck I’ve ever ate. I can’t tell any difference in taste from any deer I’ve ever shot.

Almost every single deer I’ve shot has been during below freezing temps. I can see how driving a buck around in the back of a truck in Texas heat could effect the taste of the meat. But not so sure about here.

One guy here tells me he will never shoot a buck again because it tastes like pizz. I bet he had it hanging in his garage for awhile not gutted.

Anyone that tells me about deer tasting bad, I always question their handling process.

That’s just my take on deer meat.


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Nice series of photos, thanks for sharing and congratulations on the nice mount.......jk


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