Antlered Does

[257WTBY]

I killed a forked horn doe here in WA state about 10yrs ago. I only had one day to hunt before I deployed and told my wife night before if its legal tomorrow it hits the ground. This deer came out into the Alfalfa Field right at daylight horns I could see but looked weird. I shot the deer got up to it and the deer antlers still had velvet, when I flipped the deer over to gut it, the twig and berries were not there. Thats when I knew it was a doe and not a buck. Kind of rare I think I still have the horns somewhere out in the shop. I asked a wildlife biologist and he said it really depends on a lot for that to happen but one thing he said was the deer diet can make doe's grow antlers. I figured between the corn and alfalfa fields this deer had ate pretty good.

 

[trackhoehunter]

My buddy killed a 115" whitetail. Few years back. He didn't want to mount it or anything so he just cut the horns off at the skull plate. 4 hours later he got a call from 2 different taxidermist within 2 hours that wanted to buy it from him. They offered him 1200$ .they wanted to full body it and use it in taxi competition! But it was too little too late. Just FYI!

 

[joes7stw]

My sons friend shot a muley here in Idaho a few years back that was a doe with a small 2 point.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Thanks for all the posts. I am glad that I joined this network. Been looking at the post for years, but never chimed in because I was not a member. This site has a plethora of great information on hunting/shooting/reloading It is nice to get a varity of information from should I say "Veiw Points" of the people engaging on topics.

 

[Far North Hunter]

Welcome to the forum. A great informative and educational place. Lots of caring and honest experience is shared.
Happy and Safe Holiday.

 

[rdr59]

I shot this one in wv monday before thanksgiving. No testicles. Still in velvet.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Cool! Thanks for sharing. I thougth this would be a good topic since I shot the 8point doe years ago, but never really told anyone.