stevewes2004
Four Pointer
This thread is not to debate trophy hunting or bring out the D*** measuring tape. Just my observations on the last 10yrs or so hunting all across the piedmont of NC.
On the properties I hunt around the house (Rowan/Cabarrus counties), I’ve had several bucks on camera over the years that were definitely 4.5+ yrs old and I can count on one hand how many would gross over 115”. It always amazes me that the genetics can differ so much by traveling 1.5-2hrs.
These two bucks were aged the same and had similar body weights. I know an example of two deer doesn’t make anything absolute, but based on trail cameras, what others I know have seen or killed, and deer you see on the forums and at the DDC, I think this is a good example of “potential” differences in genetics between two areas of the state...
98” gross, Cabarrus co
140” gross, Orange co.
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On the properties I hunt around the house (Rowan/Cabarrus counties), I’ve had several bucks on camera over the years that were definitely 4.5+ yrs old and I can count on one hand how many would gross over 115”. It always amazes me that the genetics can differ so much by traveling 1.5-2hrs.
These two bucks were aged the same and had similar body weights. I know an example of two deer doesn’t make anything absolute, but based on trail cameras, what others I know have seen or killed, and deer you see on the forums and at the DDC, I think this is a good example of “potential” differences in genetics between two areas of the state...
98” gross, Cabarrus co
140” gross, Orange co.
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