RE: antler growth
I have also heard the theory about more rainfall equals better antler growth. And what I heard is it is actually a product of how well the crops did. If there is a lot of rainfall, the crops do really well, and the deer that feed on those crops get more nutrients and minerals from the ground as the rain makes these things come out in the crops. So to a certain extent, I believe this theory. Now I don't think that a lot of rainfall is going to take an average buck and make it a giant, but good rainfall at least give the deer a good chance to grow better.