How To Score A Mule Deer Shed Antler

One side is a self stander on its side. If it has none or just a few extra kickers sticking out, score it as a typical.

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The frequency of abnormal points increases with age, and are rarely seen at 1 and 2 years of age.

How to score a mule deer shed antler. At all times that looks like a pretty good new shed and we’re actually elk shed hunting. Before starting, decide which category a buck should be judged in. I mean if my head would have been turned the other way.

Columbia blacktail deer (typical) 125: I got a deer shed so hold tight, nah she just caught him. The 2004 shed is a heavy 5 point in perfect natural brown condition.

This shed was hard white and has been colored. It still looks natural in color. Though not a telling factor, the rack and antler size of a mature mule deer is slightly taller and broader than that of the whitetail deer.

Enter the measurements and get the score automatically. At 200 yards, you are going to be able to make out the curved main beam from base to end with your naked eye. A 170 mule deer set can sell for a lot more if it has lots of mass or unique character like tall eyeguards or extra cheaters.

Sheds are only measured as singles and are scored under two. Ignoring the back two abnormal points, this deer is going to score around 185″+ and is clearly a mature mulie. Some deer antlers exhibit annual variation in conformation, and a deer's last antler set may be quite abnormal.

Now repeat all the measurements (except for the inside spread of course) on the other antler. It measures 21 3/4 from the burr to the longest point. The main beam is 24 4/8 long.

Cascade blacktail deer (typical) 125: (score of antler 1 x 2(if antlers are symmetrical)) + (spread) = score of buck. A yardstick or carpenter’s rule works best, but a tape measure will do.

1 mule deer antler in the shed antler records of north american big game maintained by the north american shed hunters club. That’s how easy it is to walk right by something you got to keep your head moving in all directions. Huge 80 mule deer shed antler.

It has no broken or chewed points. If the buck is relatively symmetrical, you will simply be able to score one antler and multiply it by two. Rough score 73 1/4 the 2003 right shed was found in 2004 so it has faded, but it is a nice smooth antler.rough score 73 3/4 neither of these has any chews or breaks.

It weighs a total of 2.5 pounds. The mule deer is a deer indigenous to western north america; [1] x research sourcestep 2, ensure the skull plate is intact and it has not been artificially replaced or repaired.

If your antler has any inlines, stickers, kickers or droppers measure them as well for the final score, our rack didn’t have any. This deer, courtesy of wikipedia, has a similar inside spread, but he has much heavier main beams. Another deer at maturity (c) and the year of his death (d).

For example, a two point mule deer set that scored 140 is very unique and rare, so this set would be easier to sell than a 180 four point set. Measure the main beams of the antlers. Both the species shed their antlers in different seasons of the same year.

In order for your deer antlers to be eligible for the buckmasters trophy records, they must have a minimum score of 140 inches for all deer harvested by firearm and 105 inches for all deer harvested by bow and arrow or crossbow. Either way, the right side ranks as the no. The easiest way to calculate the score of your trophy whitetail, mule deer, elk, bear and more.

Western blacktail deer (typical) 110: The same deer at 10 years (a) and at 14 years of age, just prior to his death (b). Shed antler records of north american big game@ north american shed hunters club, llc.

Another notable feature of the buckmasters trophy records is their whitetail deer antler categories. This is a migratory mountain buck, so he has a dark natural color. Get details and official rules on the frow website.

Once you do the other antler you should have. The whitetail shed between january and february while the mule deer shed theirs from february or march. By taking this shortcut and adding the measurement of the spread credit, you will arrive at a rough estimate of the buck’s score.

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