Antler size

nfa1eab

Member
I have been blessed to shoot 2 bucks on my property this year. Both were 8 pointers. The first was a 200+ lb., but the rack was rather modest for his size. The second was estimated at 150 lb. with a little smaller rack. What determines the size of the antlers on a buck? I have seen some really impressive racks on bucks posted here. Just wanting to understand what determines the size of the racks.
 

Nicodemus

The Recluse
Staff member
Genetics, age, health,and feed.
 

Blisterapine

Senior Member
Lot's of factors determine size- age , genetics, herd ratio , location , feed , weather , stress , to name a few.
 

1gr8bldr

Senior Member
healthy allows them to reach their potential as does age, but is limited to it's genetics,
 
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