RE: how many points does a white tail grow in a year?
Chances are the 10 will still be a 10, a couple of the 8's will still be 8's, and the 4 pointers will be anywhere from a 4 point to a 10 point. There is really no given rule as to what they'll be. A lot depends on genetics, food and age structure as you see them this year. There is NO "Points per year" correlation. I think I read somewhere that the documented largest rack on a year and a half old whitetail buck was something like a 14 point with an 18 inch spread. That type of deer will more than likely just add lots of mass and maybe a couple more characters as he matures. That's not to say that the 4 pointer you saw can't become something impressive if he was young when you saw him as a crotch horn. I think the best thing to do is call in help to do the survey next fall. Myself and Mdbowhunter would be more than willing to help.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>