Any buck clarification

[Kc_Kracker]

The regs say "visible antlers" at least 1" on the long side. Ok so this evening I saw one with about a 2" button. But there was only 1. Not both sides. So, shooter? Just curious

[Kingofthemountain83]

I'd say yes... If we see one like that today he's probably hitting dirt...

[hunter399]

I'd say yes... If we see one like that today he's probably hitting dirt...

Yup DRT,then the Crock pot and smoker.

[bhawley76]

I'm sure he probably identifies as a 5x5 

[Mike450r]

I don't want to look at the regs right now but my recollection is for any buck the visible antler just had to be visible above the hairline with no length requirement.  Meaning a nub that you can see is antler not still covered by hair is a legal buck.

The length requirement was 1" to be a legal antler point in the point minimum areas.

[Blacktail Sniper]

I don't want to look at the regs right now but my recollection is for any buck the visible antler just had to be visible above the hairline with no length requirement.  Meaning a nub that you can see is antler not still covered by hair is a legal buck.

The length requirement was 1" to be a legal antler point in the point minimum areas.

Correct, was just going to type this exact same thing, you just beat me to it... 

[92xj]

I don’t see any talk of hair covering an antler in the regs. 
An antler point must be at least one inch long measured on the longest side. 
Any buck is any deer with a visible antler.
To me, a button buck, with at least one inch long buttons, that are still hair covered is considered a legal “any buck”, even if there is as only a single button showing. 

[Mike450r]

I don’t see any talk of hair covering an antler in the regs. 
An antler point must be at least one inch long measured on the longest side. 
Any buck is any deer with a visible antler.
To me, a button buck, with at least one inch long buttons, that are still hair covered is considered a legal “any buck”, even if there is as only a single button showing.

The legal definition of antler is where you will find that it is a horn like growth projecting above the hairline, if the antler has not broken through the hair it is not by legal definition an antler.  This of course does not apply to velvet. 

Length has nothing to do with legal antler except in point minimum areas.  A button that is seen as a horn like growth above the hairline can essentially be flat and still be a legal buck.  Legal antler and legal antler points are defined separately.

[92xj]

Found it. I thought I was going crazy for a minute
Under any buck / bull

So, what’s the definition of hairline?    I still think an over one inch button buck is still legal as the button sticks above the hairline.