Mule deer back to chest measurement?

Big Sky · #1 10-30-2003, 10:23 AM

I know this has been asked before but I've forgotten the measurement. On a mature mule deer buck how far is it from the top of his back to his chest on the average?
Thanks, in advance.

#2 10-30-2003, 10:32 AM

What about whitetail deer?

MontanaMarine · #3 10-30-2003, 05:43 PM

Off the top of my head I want to say 19" for whitetails, and 23" for mulies.

MM

#4 10-31-2003, 09:25 AM

I go by 18"-20" for whitetail and
20"-24" for Mulies

QuietHunter · #5 10-31-2003, 11:31 AM

I would second what Wyo says for Mulies. Will try to remember to measure and post after this weekend.

Ian M · #6 10-31-2003, 11:35 AM

Troy, I saw your request and was waiting for some of the guys to mention that we started a list some time ago, it is in the archives. Here are some of my numbers:

Location Mule Deer Whitetail
Back line to belly line 22-24+ 20-22
Ground to top of shoulders 45 42
Ear width 18-22 17-18
Nose to tail 95-97 93-95
Body Width (head-on) 15+ 12-14

Walking speed 3-5
Trotting speed 20
Galloping speed 35

(I sent this to Troy, thought some of the other guys might find it intersting)

skidlyman · #7 11-04-2003, 07:38 PM

whats the measurements on Elk?