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Old 11-20-2005, 09:02 PM
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zrexpilot
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Default RE: once a spike always a spike?
ORIGINAL: rgarza

Several truths regarding spikes: Most spikes (90+%) are 1.5 year old deer. Spikes will grow in subsequent years into better racks. On RARE occasions, spikes can grow truly impressive antlers as a mature buck.

However, taken on average, 1.5 year old deer with FORKED antlers grow better B&C scores at maturity than 1.5 year old buck spikes.
Exactly !
this is why on big spreads that are managed, spikes are shot. not the best genes.
I have seen a 1 1/2 yr old 8 pointer
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