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HighBall81 01-22-2014 02:18 PM

Crazy rack
 
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Anyone ever see something like it?

fastetti 01-22-2014 03:42 PM

Man, I had one last year in Illinois that would come to my parents backyard that looked almost identical to that. I run a camera back there and we would come in almost every night. He was one goofy looking buck.

HighBall81 01-22-2014 04:49 PM

I was told that when they get injured they can develop abnormal or stunted growth antlers. I wonder if that is the case since he looks old and the genetics in the area are amazing. I've gotten pics of 1.5 year olds with bigger racks! If you look close he is missing hair on his body, maybe got shot by a hunter? No clue.

DIY_guy 01-23-2014 06:40 AM

odd. Nature at work.

deernutz 01-23-2014 07:44 AM

The rack size is deceiving. Thats a big deer. Cool rack.

HighBall81 01-23-2014 03:35 PM


Originally Posted by deernutz (Post 4117968)
The rack size is deceiving. Thats a big deer. Cool rack.

You think so? Big body bit I think the rack would only score about 70 inches.

fastetti 01-23-2014 04:30 PM

He's a deer I'd want out of the herd. It looks like both sides are screwed up so it most likely is genetic, not on injury. If you have the tags and he presents himself, I'd want him out. I think 70 is generous for him but I don't think score matters, it would just be an accomplishment to get him out of the herd.

ladykiller 01-23-2014 05:06 PM

Wow that is really unique.
I agree with fastetti he needs to be culled. Doesn't matter if its genetics or injury that causes the deformed antlers. The meat should be checked over very carefully before consuming. If it is genetics and he passes this issue on it weakens the herd. If it is caused from injury he will still taste great. Plus you could keep the unique rack. I love getting a buck with a really wicked rack, doesn't matter to me if it is the biggest.


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