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Has anyone shot a buck with only one antler before?

Discussion in 'Whitetail Deer Hunting' started by Tannerb34, Oct 27, 2014.

  1. Tannerb34

    Tannerb34 Newb

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    I am asking this question because Sunday morning I shot a buck that had broken off antler, it was one of those scenarios where I only saw his one side and assumed he had another side.
     

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  2. almightynut

    almightynut Weekend Warrior

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    That is a wired looking rack. Maybe it grew wrong or broke off. Pretty cool looking
     
  3. TwoBucks

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    Was it broke off?


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    tynimiller Legendary Woodsman

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    Um...that buck has two antlers unless I'm looking at the wrong image. Everything from genetics, health issues, velvet damage or injuries could cause dis-similar antlers left/right on the same deer. I've not seen a buck with truly one pedicle though yet.
     
  5. TheChurchArchers

    TheChurchArchers Die Hard Bowhunter

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    big 6.jpg yu big 6.jpg yup last year someone looks like they shot him last year because his back left hind had a hole.
     
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    fletch920 Grizzled Veteran

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    What am I missing here? Every buck in this thread so far has two antlers. lol
     
  7. Tannerb34

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    It is actually broke off on that one side. It looks like he broke it off during velvet.
     
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    You need to turn the pictures upside down, close one eye, and look while you hop in circles to only see the one antler


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  9. HoytHunter831

    HoytHunter831 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I know lol, not sure what these guys are looking at. :deer:
     
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    He fit in the trunk!
     
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    I hope you've got a big trunk because I'm going to put my buck in it :woot:

    Sorry, just couldn't resist. I know what you are asking. You expected he would have a similar rack on the opposite side.
     
  12. Tannerb34

    Tannerb34 Newb

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    He barely fit in my trunk! You would be surprised how flexible a deer is hahahaha.
     
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    I shot a one horned spike. It had one side broken off at the base.
     
  14. uncljohn

    uncljohn Weekend Warrior

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    Back in my 1st or 2nd year of hunting I had a young 2.5 yo buck peek his head out from around a tree. I saw 3 points on 1 side, it would have been my first buck, so I picked up my shotgun, put my eye to the scope, and pulled the trigger when he stepped out. Good thing I missed b/c as he ran away I then saw he only was a half-rack.
     
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    Lmfao!
     

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