The young buck rises from his bed one afternoon and sets off in search of food. A northwest wind brings biting temperatures and the sky is leaden-gray. He soon finds himself back at the big …

Jan 28, 2011 · Improving any whitetail herd through deer management comes down to controlling age, genetics and nutrition. In the case of bucks that participate during the rut, age may not be …

Jun 27, 2018 · In one study, researchers analyzed the DNA samples of more than 1,200 whitetails in 3 different populations (Mississippi, Texas and Oklahoma) and found that young bucks sired …

Mar 20, 2019 · My first buck was a “half-rack” Pennsylvania whitetail with three small points on its single antler. By today’s standards, that buck wouldn’t have raised any eyebrows, but I was …

A typical pope and young buck deer is a trophy whitetail deer that scores 201 or more points. Historically, these deer have been prized for their immense height, which is why they are …

Nov 20, 2023 · When we know the age of the whitetail bucks we’re hunting, we make better choices. For young bucks, giving them time to grow means they can contribute to the gene …

Jun 15, 2020 · It also proves that younger bucks seek out areas of lower deer density to increase their chances of procreating. The largest known dispersal distance is in South Dakota, where a …

A 1.5-year-old buck will usually look like a young doe with antlers. The signs are long gangly legs, a narrow chest and stomach, and a long slim neck. Their antlers will be easily noticeable …

Aug 26, 2014 · With a score of 197 6/8 inches, this deer is tied for the No. 4 spot on the list of typical whitetails in the Pope & Young record books. This 11-point buck with nearly 30-inch …

Jul 14, 2010 · Determining buck age over the next two years is as challenging as raising a hormone-rattled teenager. Not only do 3½-year-olds have more muscling and features …