Originally Posted by Bearcat74
Originally Posted by rost495
Originally Posted by Bearcat74

I am interested in mature bucks, shooting a young buck doesn't do much for me. I've killed my fair share of young bucks years ago but my tastes have changed. I can kill 7 does a year, I usually only kill 2, and I usually kill a nice buck every other year or so. That gives us plenty of meat to eat and I enjoy letting little ones walk.



If shooting spikes makes you happy have at it, you're buying the license so you need to enjoy spending your money. A buddy of mine kills 2 small bucks a year and is shickled titless every year and I'm happy for him.



I didn't read past your first post. But spikes are trash and need to be shot if you want better older bucks...



How are spikes trash?

Spikes are not trash. That is an old wife's tale. Some genetic traits can be passed, but growth is mainly an age and Nutrition issue. Here is some facts and research on antler.

http://www.iwla-rh.org/html/DGIF_articles/deer_antlers.html


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