How far into the summer do antlers grow?

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07-26-2008, 03:16 PM

phil_pick

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How far into the summer do antlers grow?

I am in southern WI and I got a pic of a buck on the 20th of july. (pics to come shortly) My question is do you think his anlers are just about done growing or do they have a few more weeks to fill out? Do they grow untill the velvet is shed?

07-26-2008, 03:23 PM

AR Bowhunter

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RE: How far into the summer do antlers grow?

Yes they dogrow until they starting shedding velvet thats when the blood supply is cutoff.

07-26-2008, 03:32 PM

Ben / PA

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RE: How far into the summer do antlers grow?

Last year my bucks were shedding the first week in Sept.

07-26-2008, 03:38 PM

BowHuntingFool

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RE: How far into the summer do antlers grow?

You'll notice on the tips of his antlers that they kinda look like a light bulb shape, balls on the tips. This means they are still growing. Once you see that shape gone they are ready to shed! The deer I have been seeing this week appear to have a lot more growing season still!