Good analysis. Question on your measurement…When a mule deer has his ears set like you show in the picture, they are slightly elevated. When they are down I move the ear horizontal to see if the antler is outside the horn. If so, I know I probably have at least a 26″ deer. The one you have in the picture I don’t think would exceed the ear being in horizontal position but certainly is a nice buck. Like you, I think in another year or two, he will be a really exceptional buck…if he survives all the pressures on him. Cheers
Good analysis. Question on your measurement…When a mule deer has his ears set like you show in the picture, they are slightly elevated. When they are down I move the ear horizontal to see if the antler is outside the horn. If so, I know I probably have at least a 26″ deer. The one you have in the picture I don’t think would exceed the ear being in horizontal position but certainly is a nice buck. Like you, I think in another year or two, he will be a really exceptional buck…if he survives all the pressures on him. Cheers