One buck to 35 does, eh? Hmmm, wouldnt that be something! Bucks are alot like batteries, they wear out. You might THINK one buck breeds all those does, but he doesnt. He breeds a majority, but the smaller bucks that he starts running off eventually get in there, trust me. Many does are bred by more than one sire during that heat cycle. Certain bucks are much better at passing their genetics on to other generations. As an equation it happens, but as far as desirable attributes passed, some are better than others. Bucks wear out, and nature needs another buck as a back-up. You need proof? Check the sex of twin fawns. Its almost always fifty-fifty, bucks to does. Nature produces as many does as bucks, and nothing is by chance or accident in nature. Mortality rates are higher on bucks, as they do wear out and usually die before does do.

Goliath was the result of a past breeding with a true super buck, PA Geronimo. Geronimo has passed down very well, producing many trophy animals. Goliath may well do the same. Time will tell. Antler replications of Goliath are now available from his famous 400 inch score of last year. If someone were seriously interested, post here and Ill get you in touch with a fellow named Stewart Valentine.

Deer in captivity enjoy many "perks" which help antler development. First and foremost is selective breeding programs, as genetics come first. Age, feed and stress are the other components. Because wild deer are collective feeders, they too can grow to capacity if given the years needed to do so. The biggest threats to antler development in the wild is poor feed, like when a major food source fails where one is traditionally strong, also age and finally overpopulation, where genetic pools are diluted. Thats been proven inside and outside the fence.

If I showed you guys pictures of some of the deer Im familiar with, youd cry! 150 inch yearlings, 200 inch 2 yr olds, it goes on and on. Theres at least one other buck I know of that flirts with the 400 inch class besides Goliath, its name is Highroller...youll be seeing pics of him on the covers of some of your fav Hunt rags soon.

Thanks guys, I enjoyed the chat!