I emailed TPWD last night to clarify this.
Q: Hi, I have a question regarding tagging a buck deer whose antlers are less than 1 inch but both exposed through the skin (i.e. A nubbing buck). Would this be considered antlered or antlerless since the antlers are less than 1 inch and therefore don't count as a point? Thanks, Rex
A:Good morning,
Thank you for your email.
If they are less than 1 inch it would be considered an antlerless deer.
Thank you,
Wildlife Information
Still seems to contradict the definition of a buck deer listed on the TPWD website.
When you asked that question did you direct it to "Game Warden (law enforcement)? I ask because every time I have sent an email directed to them, the reply always comes from someone with law enforcement at TPWD, not "wildlife information" and they usually reference the actual regulation in the reply. They should have included their title and name. The person who answered that I doubt is with law enforcement. An email from "wildlife information" is not going to fly with the judge.