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Will really old buck's antlers tend to hollow out as they age? Wasn't aware of that... pretty interesting.
I'm not sure, I have never encountered one like that. The core of his antler looked like a sponge with lots of hollows and cavities, you could probably shine a light through it if you cut one of the tips off.
 

ATXHunt

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Going on my first mule deer hunt in October. Hopefully I’ll have a nice one to post up then!
 
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California
I'm not sure, I have never encountered one like that. The core of his antler looked like a sponge with lots of hollows and cavities, you could probably shine a light through it if you cut one of the tips off.
Sounds like osteoporosis in humans. Happens as individuals age, or in the case of nutrient deficiency. I could see this being the case in an older deer that is not as capable of getting the food/nutrients needed when they are in the process of growing their antlers during the spring/summer...
 

vBC

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Oct 4, 2019
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Awesome pictures guys, really appreciate that you share those pictures. I will post mine, when I get my first one.
 

Copen1822

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2019 Wyoming buck
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PablitoPescador

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Killed my buck last year on my last day to hunt. I’m usually one to shoot the first three point I see but passing up a few young bucks finally paid off
 

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DEJaca

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Great bucks. I can tell I am going to love this forum. Trying to draw a Steens tag. Only have a few points so have some time to scout it out and learn the country. Congrats to all.
 
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