We recently received an image of a deer in central Wisconsin with a pretty goofy-looking rack. The contralateral effect could be the culprit.
Tag: antler growth
Maximize the Antler Size of Whitetails on Your Land | Part 2
Last week we talked about how to maximize antler growth and this week we are continuing that conversation with even more nutrition tips.
Passing on Bucks: What Happens After
Is “let ’em go so they can grow” always true? You might be surprised to hear what Steve Bartylla has to say about this popular phrase.
This is Why Bucks Grow Big Antlers
When a buck has big antlers, you might be wondering what’s in the water. Steve Bartylla explains why some bucks grow large racks.
3 Things You Might Not Know About Deer Antlers
Dan Schmidt provides answers to common questions about deer antlers and provides some fascinating insights in this episode of Deer Talk Now.
The Causes of Antler Asymmetry
Regardless of a buck’s genetic makeup, the environmental conditions it faces, or the injuries it might sustain, one thing is certain — no deer will ever have a perfectly symmetrical set of antlers.
Supplemental Feeding — A Silver Bullet?
Providing high-quality supplemental feed can greatly promote nutritional health in deer, and in some cases increase antler growth in bucks — but only when age is not a primary limiting factor.