Originally Posted by
glew22
Point taken. I still don't feel that Krolls findings explain a buck regressing in antler points from 3-4. As you noted, however, very small sample size.
Unless the buck had a specific deformity , how can you be sure it is the same buck and not one of his off spring?
BTW, anomalies like that are rather common in nature and shouldn't be used to support a theory on breeding stress. As yet, I have not found a single article or study that supports your claim that breeding stress effects antler development.