[QUOTE=UncleCharlie;2758816]I think it depends on the dynamics of your herd. More than likely letting him go isn't going to make a huge difference so I'd let him go if possible. Worst case is if he's messed up next year, you shoot him. I base my opinion on this buck in one of our pens. Here he is as a yearling last year with first set of horns...
And here he is this year at 2.5 with no apparent signs of the injury...
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The tagged deer was his first set of horns so with the genetics you absolutely give him a chance. The deer on the original post I beleive is 2.5 which means thats his second if so get rid of him. If its his first set of bone let him be. I guess what I am saying dont manage herds on or cull according to first set of horns. JMO
And here he is this year at 2.5 with no apparent signs of the injury...
The tagged deer was his first set of horns so with the genetics you absolutely give him a chance. The deer on the original post I beleive is 2.5 which means thats his second if so get rid of him. If its his first set of bone let him be. I guess what I am saying dont manage herds on or cull according to first set of horns. JMO
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