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2022 Antler Outlook
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09/17/22 04:24 AM
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Ol Thumper
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What’s everyone’s antler growth looking like this year? I just started running cameras this year and to be honest I was looking for a below average year for antler size but to my surprise it’s looking like it’s just the complete opposite. SE Oklahoma’s going to have some giants falling this hunting season and NE Texas is looking outstanding as well. What’s your bucks looking like this year? Average, Below or Above this year and the region? I’m guessing the drought areas will be affected but I’m curious if this is the case,
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
#8689611
09/17/22 04:43 AM
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ntxtrapper
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I have a bachelor group of 4 with 3 of them being better than anything I’ve ever seen here. I counted 24 at my feeding area this evening that were does and small bucks. I’m very surprised with the drought but it’s shaping up to be a great season.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
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09/17/22 05:29 AM
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txtrophy85
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I’m not expecting anything positive in the way of antler growth.
It was just too dry all year long
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
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09/17/22 09:40 AM
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Hudbone
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Just can’t see anything super positive here in NE Lasalle County other than to use this year to make things better for next year.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
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09/17/22 11:29 AM
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Davis300
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Well below average for me this year. Lots of pencil thin bucks. A few decent ones but overall a disappointment.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
#8689676
09/17/22 12:09 PM
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Pootie
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If you find yourself feeling useless, remember it took 20 years, trillions of dollars, and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.
Sometimes the Universe puts you in the same situation again to see if you’re still a dumbass.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
#8689680
09/17/22 12:19 PM
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Stompy
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For what I've fed in protein they all ought to be over 200". But it looks like it's a near normal year, maybe slightly below average.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
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09/17/22 12:46 PM
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DQ Kid
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For what I've fed in protein they all ought to be over 200". But it looks like it's a near normal year, maybe slightly below average. How's fawn crop in Stephen's Stompy?
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
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#8689710
09/17/22 01:15 PM
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Creekrunner
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For what I've fed in protein they all ought to be over 200". But it looks like it's a near normal year, maybe slightly below average. I feel your pain. The pasture's green, for now, and there was corn left on the ground the other morning, but...it's drying out fast. More protein will be needed.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
#8689726
09/17/22 01:51 PM
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Mills county, I’m seeing a big loss of mass due to the drought. Decent enough length but pencil thin.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
#8689988
09/17/22 08:50 PM
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Westtexan1
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Looks well below last year in Dickens county for both WT and MD. Much lower overall numbers too. Even less hogs. Rain was well too late.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
#8689995
09/17/22 09:02 PM
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GusWayne
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My bucks never show up until the first of October, so far ive had the typical small bachelor groups and scrub bucks
If I get to mid October and nothing good shows, ill be a little worried
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
#8690148
09/18/22 01:41 AM
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SapperTitan
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Thin and brittle is what I’m seeing. Lack of any mass and already got a few that have busted off tines
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
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09/18/22 05:49 AM
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Ol Thumper
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I guess on the positive side maybe a few more deer will get an extra year of growth, sure sucks though for the severe drought guys.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
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09/18/22 12:10 PM
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Stompy
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For what I've fed in protein they all ought to be over 200". But it looks like it's a near normal year, maybe slightly below average. How's fawn crop in Stephen's Stompy? About 20% here.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
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#8730623
11/09/22 11:53 PM
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Got my biggest deer in 10 years in Hugo, SE Ok., seeing more does than ever and passed on 2 8 points bigger than ever shot. I only shoot 10 or more point deer on ranch. okiehuntr
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
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#8730625
11/10/22 12:00 AM
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txtrophy85
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What deer I’ve seen at my place are pretty poor in terms of rack configuration
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
#8730708
11/10/22 01:15 AM
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Stompy
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Been sitting in the stands quite a bit the past month. Horns are below average, fawn crop is 15%. Southwestern Stephens county.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
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#8730728
11/10/22 01:34 AM
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It is down here... by at least 20%. I keep telling the boys we have a nutrition issue, but it falls on deaf ears. Oh well, come on rain!
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
#8730781
11/10/22 02:11 AM
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freerange
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Too early to tell for me. I will have to see numerous deer that I’ve seen before to tell. There are still a lot of bucks from last year that haven’t showed yet. From what I have seen it seems like it could be a little down. We were dry during antler growth but our native forage for them is the type that stays a little more on an even plane instead of boom or bust with the rain.
At some point in life its time to quit chasing the pot of gold and just enjoy the rainbow. FR Keep your gratitude higher than your expectations. RWH
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
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#8732013
11/11/22 03:44 PM
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TonyUSMC
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I hunt 5 miles east of shamrock and ever buck lost mass and overall size
AIM SMALL MISS SMALL!
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
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#8732046
11/11/22 04:18 PM
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Davis300
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Based on what I've seen in person and on gamecams, all bucks get a pass this year on my place. (Besides the obvious cull or two) We will be taking 8 - 10 does.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
[Re: Ol Thumper]
#8732100
11/11/22 05:15 PM
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Some made improvement, some didn't. we have 8-10 regular bucks and only one or two shooters due to ARs, pretty good jump for those 2 yr old into their 3rd year but the older ones put most of their energy into body condition during the drought.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
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#8732113
11/11/22 05:26 PM
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Tbar
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Our place has been odd this year. In Aug-Sept it was all young bachelor groups coming to the feeders. Almost completely displaced the does at a ratio of 12:1....I didn't realize we had so many bucks. Things are back to normal now though it seems there is a disproportionate number with undersized racks. We still have some 5-6y/o with decent bone but I think they could be better.
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Re: 2022 Antler Outlook
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#8732270
11/11/22 09:55 PM
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I have not seen a single buck I would shoot this year where I hunt in East Texas and I’m not even a huge trophy hunter. My standards are pretty low. Been pretty disappointed.
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