I Want to start out by saying that I’ve always been on the “let ‘em grow” team. I just stumbled across this link on the East Tx hunters fb page. After a little bit of reading on the harvest of spikes, it really opened my mindset on the issue. A lot of research shows that 1.5 and older spikes are typically inferior in antler size and body weight in their older years compared to forked yearlings. Not looking to start a debate because I still don’t know that I’d start shooting them, but I am interested in what’s y’all’s thoughts are after actually reading through some of this research. Happy thanksgiving!
First one is an easier read.
Second is much more detailed.
Link to other TPWD studies
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First one is an easier read.
Second is much more detailed.
Link to other TPWD studies
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