This 3 year old sure was visible. He was popped later during rifle season on a neighboring property. I had his left side shed as a 2 year old and he was easy to identify.
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There’s a fair number of older bucks in my area that aren’t 130”.
You can bet you a$$ that most people will not shoot them either.
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From what I’ve witnessed, the genetics are still there at 2-3, but with more people holding out for bigger antlers they’re forgetting to factor age into it.
A 150” 3 year old is a sitting duck for the rifle season. I’ve tracked multiple bucks that were stellar at 3.5 to see how many make it...
This is the first change in regulations that no one in MO would balk at that would be a step in the right direction.
I could see lease prices going down and some people dropping out because of it while also increasing age structure.
MO has never been high on age structure talks. The majority of deer hunters in MO would like to shoot a big buck, but don't want to be hindered in the pursuit of such.
If they really wanted bigger deer, they would have voted for a later season instead of apr's....MO hunters like their rifles...
Planted acorn to growing acorns 2016-2024.
It’s holding them this year and they’re good sized.
This is the type of Quercus alba that may get people to bite for planting in the urban landscapes since it has more vigor than most white oaks.
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ACCF American chestnut showing some resistance to the blight with the swollen canker. It’s a good 30+ foot tall now and thriving.
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