good look implementing genetics in your breeding program.

I read a study where overwhelmingly the does were bred by I believe 1.5 and 2.5yo bucks, those were the top 2 ages, forget which was #1, either way good luck.

I think you're best off letting deer grow to their potential. Harvesting management bucks.


And sure if you saw a 170" 2.5yo are you willing to pass up that buck so he can breed more does? Though he would be bigger ideally at 3.5, 4.5 etc...so ya if you can pass up a monster buck who's 2.5yo keep him around, but I doubt on any land someone is really willing to do that.