Ive got one on my stealth cam last week with a 3-4in drop. I did notice that on this deer he had a growth/sore on his opposite front leg. I dont think wounds always cause the drops but I believe it had something to do with this bucks rack.

I was wondering if a drop is something a deer with carry with him through the years or does it just pop up one year and gone the next? The deer I got on camera is a young 8pt that I wouldnt mind passing up if he would more than likely grow the droptine again but I might be tempted to shoot him this year if its a fluke.