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So far this year I know of 2 different bucks that have been hit on the highway the last few weeks where the deer in my area travel across. Both of these bucks had a good 2 inches of antler growing already with some unbelievable circumference's coming out of there head. Its probably a safe bet both of these bucks were P@Y. Both bucks would of dressed in that 170lb range now. I'm sure this summer they would of been in that 200lb range dressed area. I think this happens allot more then we realize. Sure is frustrating!![:@]

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That sucks Steve. Its pretty amazing at how quickly they start growing their antlers back! I've read that within 3 weeks of shedding their old rack the new antler starts. The initial growth is very slow going at first but as we know starts to progress pretty quick!

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Some of ours haven't even lost both sides yet and you're already seeing velvet?

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We've got bucks around here too that are still carrying there head gear, all the ones I've seen with the antlers on are all smaller bucks. The big guy's start growing a bit earlier then the younger bucks I imagine.

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This guy was hit a day after this picture was taken.

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Ouch!!

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Makes sense, I haven't seen any of the big boys up close this year yet just the 1 1/2 -2's.

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This time of year with green up occuring around the roads first takes a toll on a lot of hungry deer.

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Good point.

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You still have your camera's out Greg?

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Wow, 2 inches of antler already. That's too bad, it would have been something to see what they turned out to be.

It makes you wonder how many superstud bucks fall to the grill of a car.

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I really think it happens more then we all want to know!!

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I think you are looking at it all wrong. According to the QDMA doctrine this is actually a good thing for your deer herd. Kill does and mature bucks. Leads to bigger deer and a healthier herd. As long as no little guys get hit its a win win.;)

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No, I pulled them a couple of weeks ago, wasn't getting anything with any head gear.

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That is a bummer knowing what might have been. I seen a 2"er the other day myself to, he was still alive but standing next to the hwy [:@]

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LA LA LA LA LA ......... I can't hear what your saying Steve!!!!

But really that is bad, and even though I didn't hear you, I think it is correct that more get killed this way than we think.

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Thats a bummer Steve, It's hard to believe how smart they are when we hunt them and how stupid they can be by the road. Salt use during the winter contributes to the road kill problem as well. I believe the deer are drawn to the salt rich soils along the highways.

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I have to ask.... Why do you always type it out to read Pope@ Young rather than Pope & Young?

Back on topic, I haven't noticed any antler growth just yet in my area.

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Around here the side of the road is a huge salt lick.

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I never realized it Scott, oops! (P&Y- Is this better Buckeye??;) )