Are drop tines genetic?

Well, for the most part, we know that most drop tines are caused by genetic coding. Sure, bucks can grow weird antlers because of prior injuries, which could have been the case with the buck in this photo (note how close it is to the pedicle), but most true drop tines are the result of a whitetail buck’s genes.

What is the heaviest mule deer ever shot?

From what we can gather, the heaviest whitetail ever shot was killed by a bow-hunter, John Annett of Ontario, in 1977. The deer field dressed 431 pounds on government-certified scales. That would have given it an estimated live weight of more than 540 pounds.

Does rattling work for mule deer?

But in almost every situation, they rely on sight above any other sense. That’s why rattling doesn’t particularly work to attract mule deer bucks, even in the active pre-rut phase. And it’s why calling–grunting, snorting, bleating–isn’t a reliable way to call mule deer, even when you find them in heavy cover.

What does Droptine mean?

Drop tine – This phrase describes a tine that is growing at a downward angle.

Are drop tines rare?

It’s rare for a 5- to 7-year-old buck to be a straight up typical these days, especially on private land where there’s lots of nutritious food.” Finally, there is no rhyme or reason to drop tines, they are just random.

Is a drop tine considered non typical?

Non-typical would be drops, kickers, stickers, forks, splits, and whatever else they can grow that isn’t normal and straight up off the beam….

Which state has the biggest mule deer?

Colorado
Colorado is widely regarded as the nation’s top mule deer destination. Due to extremely good mule deer habitat with plenty of food and sound management practices by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the state has the largest mule deer population in the country.

Can you grunt mule deer?

Mule deer calls may be throatier and a shade deeper in tone, but with proper inflection and some practice, you can call muleys with your whitetail calls. Mule deer vocalizations to mimic include the previously mentioned snort-wheeze, grunts, bleats, and fawn bawls. Rattling can also get results.

Do mule deer respond to grunt calls?

Muleys don’t really do loud challenge grunts like a whitetail, but will make soft grunts when tending a doe. Around here it seems to have very limited success. Most mule deer areas have low buck to doe ratios and as a result it seems that even on a hot doe there is only 1 maybe 2 good bucks at most.

Does a drop tine make a deer non typical?

It’s still a typical point, but it’s a deduction for not being symetrical. Non-typical would be drops, kickers, stickers, forks, splits, and whatever else they can grow that isn’t normal and straight up off the beam….