trphyhntr Report post Posted July 14, 2017 37a buck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alpinebullwinkle Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Just curious about what features on these horns make you think there is a possibility that they come from a coues deer? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big or Bust Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Anytime someone doesn't see a side with a classic muley fork they think it's a whitetail or a hybrid. That's why. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Anytime someone doesn't see a side with a classic muley fork they think it's a whitetail or a hybrid. That's why. Yep. Spot on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckwheat893 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 37a buck? 37a buck?37b Just curious about what features on these horns make you think there is a possibility that they come from a coues deer?I've picked up a lot of mule deer sheds, and these antlers do not strike me as coming off a muley. I have a history with this particular buck (I have 4 of his sheds dating back 2 years), and up until this year I was convinced he was a whitetail. The mass measurements/pedicle size in comparison to age do not seem to correlate to muley standards. The buck appears to be around 5-6 years old, yet mass measurements are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckwheat893 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 <4". Most mulies in that age group are in the 4.5-5" base range. The set scores just shy of 129", so who really knows. Here is his shed from 2 years ago for reference: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buckwheat893 Report post Posted July 14, 2017 Anytime someone doesn't see a side with a classic muley fork they think it's a whitetail or a hybrid. That's why. I pick up plenty of mule deer sheds with no forks. These antlers are legitimately different from every other mule deer antler I've picked up in the area. Not to mention, the left side does indeed have a fork. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D.F.M. Report post Posted July 18, 2017 Okay so wheres the giant coues? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter72 Report post Posted August 18, 2017 Young muledeer with good potential Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
