Do Hunters Effect Antler Genetics

[WRO]

Absolutely, I know of a few ranches that were overhunted and every 4 point died for generations. They now have bad forked horn and 3 point genetics and good 4 points are hard to find.

 

[roadrunner]

Yes, his genes don't change throughout his life.

Only a human can change its genes over its lifetime.

Sorry...I digress.

 

[WRO]

Only a human can change its genes over its lifetime.

Sorry...I digress.

That’s gender


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[roadrunner]

That’s gender


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And guess where the word "gender" derives from...

 

[WRO]

And guess where the word "gender" derives from...

Science has left the building.

 

[SDArcher7]

Was science ever in the building?

 

[S.Clancy]

Data has shown in both whitetail and mule deer that "antler genetics" are primarily related to in vitro and maternal condition. Kevin Monteith has a great study on whitetail in South Dakota. Whether you want to believe it or not, genetics play little role.