antler growth already!

[bankwalker]

I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it with my own eyes. But I just seen a buck with 2" velvet nubs. 

[muleyslayer#1]

He is gonna be a big one then

[woodywsu]

cactus buck?

[bankwalker]

He is gonna be a big one then

Idk, I seen this buck dropped his antlers the first week of January. But I would think February is really early for new antler growth 

I have seen quite a few bucks with nothing growing up top yet

[400out]

I think it has some to do with when the rut came and went and the testosterone, Once they get Done rutting (mature bucks) they drop. So if it's a srea with earlier rut then he could drop and then have growth at this time of the year 

[B.G.hunter]

Once they get dome rutting (mature bucks) they drop.

I know deer are not the smartest during rut but you don't have to call them dumb. 

[400out]

Once they get dome rutting (mature bucks) they drop.

I know deer are not the smartest during rut but you don't have to call them dumb. 

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[Birdguy]

That is really interesting, would be great if you could keep tabs on him just to see what is going on. We saw a ton of deer last weekend while Coyote hunting south of Ritzville, a lot of bucks still carrying headgear. We did find one really cool fresh 3 point shed. I am thinking about heading back over in a few weeks to look for more yotes  and sheds but with fuel prices  it may not be justifiable.

[oldleclercrd]

That is really interesting, would be great if you could keep tabs on him just to see what is going on. We saw a ton of deer last weekend while Coyote hunting south of Ritzville, a lot of bucks still carrying headgear. We did find one really cool fresh 3 point shed. I am thinking about heading back over in a few weeks to look for more yotes  and sheds but with fuel prices  it may not be justifiable.

I live in Ritzville so I could help you out! 

[steen]

I've seen fawn bucks with a little nubbin as early as jan, unless that was his old antlers but I watched them grow all early season.  I still believe the new pushes out the old and you can see them very soon after shedding with good optics and being close enough.  It wouldn't suprise me if you could see something already.  In April the elk are already showing quit a bit, they do have less time to grow them and bigger antlers than deer.

[Arteman]

Idk about deer, but Elk start growing as soon as they drop.  I believe its like 4 to 6 inches a day.  I'll be shed hunting and see bulls with both velvet eyeguards standing next to bulls that havent dropped yet, in late April.

[TommyH]

Idk about deer, but Elk start growing as soon as they drop.  I believe its like 4 to 6 inches a day.  I'll be shed hunting and see bulls with both velvet eyeguards standing next to bulls that havent dropped yet, in late April.

I thought i read somewhere it could be like 2 inches a day, and that was really healthy ones.

[Todd_ID]

I think the bucks here decided to just keep working on last year's antlers.  Some of them still haven't dropped yet.

[Arteman]

Idk about deer, but Elk start growing as soon as they drop.  I believe its like 4 to 6 inches a day.  I'll be shed hunting and see bulls with both velvet eyeguards standing next to bulls that havent dropped yet, in late April.

I thought i read somewhere it could be like 2 inches a day, and that was really healthy ones.

Yeah Idk, I was curious when i seen it and did a search.  That's what the sources I read said, they could be wrong.

[teanawayslayer]

Idk about deer, but Elk start growing as soon as they drop.  I believe its like 4 to 6 inches a day.  I'll be shed hunting and see bulls with both velvet eyeguards standing next to bulls that havent dropped yet, in late April.

I thought i read somewhere it could be like 2 inches a day, and that was really healthy ones.

Elk are 4 to 6 a day and deer are around 1 to 2 a day

[Watimberghost]

Some of the bucks on my game cams dropped first week of Jan. Wouldnt surprise me to see velvet nubs already.

[TommyH]

Idk about deer, but Elk start growing as soon as they drop.  I believe its like 4 to 6 inches a day.  I'll be shed hunting and see bulls with both velvet eyeguards standing next to bulls that havent dropped yet, in late April.

I thought i read somewhere it could be like 2 inches a day, and that was really healthy ones.

Elk are 4 to 6 a day and deer are around 1 to 2 a day

I just did a search also, most of what came up said 1-2 inches a day, for elk.

[jdurham]

I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it with my own eyes. But I just seen a buck with 2" velvet nubs. 

It sure is possible.  It is going to be March.  From what I have read about antler growth it depends mostly on the bucks condition.  I still have a 3 point with last years growth and have seen the young ones still carring then in early April here.  I keep my camera out year round just to watch what happens with the antlers.  I usually start seeing new growth in mid to late April.

[bankwalker]

I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it with my own eyes. But I just seen a buck with 2" velvet nubs. 

It sure is possible.  It is going to be March.  From what I have read about antler growth it depends mostly on the bucks condition.  I still have a 3 point with last years growth and have seen the young ones still carring then in early April here.  I keep my camera out year round just to watch what happens with the antlers.  I usually start seeing new growth in mid to late April.

The earliest I had ever seen new growth was the end of march. Out by westport while heading to the jetty. We seen 2 bucks with new growth, then seen them again around the end of April and one was a big 3x3 already

[deerslyr]

Sounds like its gunna be an early rut this year 
Had to be the first one to say it  this year 

[jdurham]

Some growth here too.