Ear Width

[Broles32]

Hi all, I drew an X5b rifle tag this year (Northeastern Ca). I’ve always had 22-23” ear width in mind when judging mule deer but after talking to a few guys while gathering info for this hunt I’ve had multiple people tell me ear width is 24-25” on these muleys. If anyone has a difference in opinion I’d like to hear it. Thanks!

 

[Bubblehide]

The mature bucks in that specific zone run a 25" ear width when laid out flat. You are not likely to see their ears laid out flat on a live buck. The average ear length in that zone is 8 inches. These are on average for mature bucks.

 

[cnelk]

20” tip of ear to tip of ear

 

[thereal_tlc]

All ears Iv measured have been 21-22” on 3 year old bucks I killed a 5 year old last year that was 23”

 

[Rich M]

24 inches ear tip to tip
25 inch spread
159 inches + 1 inch dangler on left pedistal
300# weight estimate by biologist

Biggest deer I've ever seen or shot. I could see his antlers 600+1 603-425-9739 yards out w naked eyes - you'll know it when you see it. Really.

Hope this helps

 

[Ucsdryder]

We used to say 24” when we were hunting mulies around susanville. Be careful of them going away. They always seem bigger and wider.