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Title: horn growth this year
Post by: Ridgerunner on September 04, 2009, 06:39:09 AM

Whats everyones opinion on this, I'mhearing reports that it is a great year for horn growth in the eastern part of the state.

Title: Re: horn growth this year
Post by: ing on September 04, 2009, 06:50:14 AM

I've seen some nice bucks running around so I'm gonna say yes.

Title: Re: horn growth this year
Post by: CoryTDF on September 04, 2009, 06:50:25 AM

From what i have seen this year, the horns are great. I am seeing much bigger bucks in my regular pots than i normally do. In my opinion this is one of the best years i have seen.

Title: Re: horn growth this year
Post by: jjhunter on September 04, 2009, 06:52:05 AM

It's excellent all over the West!   Should be good if you have the tags.  I know we have some really good mule deer located on public ground on both my out-of-state tags this year.  Some absolute hogs in W. Wyoming!   I have really noticed the horn growth in the E WA whitetails....not so much on the mule deer.  Or, should I say, I haven't seen anything over 155-160".......but then again, I've only scouted two days.  My old man is being tight-lipped and passing 150's muleys and whiteys with his bow the first two days of season this year, so it must be good!   :chuckle:

Title: Re: horn growth this year
Post by: turkey slayer on September 04, 2009, 07:17:15 AM

I would have to say yes also. I am seeing some nice muleys this year. There is a big change from last year bucks to this year bucks. the 1st pic is from last year when he was 18 wide 4 point and the 2ed pic is him this year at 24 to 25 4 point with 5 inch eye guard the second pic was taken on July 16th he is alot bigger now

Title: Re: horn growth this year
Post by: boneaddict on September 04, 2009, 07:50:59 AM

Well, I can't complain.  ;)   Seems like the extra moisture or lingering snowpack left some vittles for good growth.

Title: Re: horn growth this year
Post by: tlbradford on September 04, 2009, 09:54:51 AM

I think it is above average as well.

Title: Re: horn growth this year
Post by: GrainfedMuley on September 04, 2009, 03:49:11 PM

 :yike: :yike: :yike:  AAAARRRGGGHHH...I WANT TO GO NOW!....another month for modern rifle....... :bash:

Title: Re: horn growth this year
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on September 04, 2009, 04:11:59 PM

I'll join the concensus.  I try to gauge antler growth based on what I see on the 2-year olds (raghorn bulls and first-year legal deer).  I'd say this year is above average.