I wanted to see what you guys use as reference points when field judging mature whitetail bucks antlers(that's if there is time to break them down EX summer scouting or game cam pics etc.).... If you use any other tactics than I use, post em up. I stress the refrence points are for deer in my area... Your deer may be different.

* The distance from the tip of the snout to the tear duct is aprox. 7-8 inches.

*The distance from the ear butt to the tip of the ear is aprox. 7-8 inches.

*The diameter of a whitetail eye is roughly 1 1/2 inches.

*Alert ears are aprox. 16.5-17 inches tip to tip.

* Bottom of the jaw to the top of the snout is roughly 2.5 inches.



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