I truly believe the term " cull bucks" gets thrown around WAY to much.
Would really like to know how many actually send in a tooth to get the age analyzed?
I've had the horrible genetic trait here for 30 years, (no browtines.
Like none,zip, natta....
I've tried (by listening to others) to kill those bucks but it's here and here to stay.
Free range deer, you, me ain't gonna change that. My opinion.
Just gonna throw this out there, take it how you want.
The (no browtine thing) is right here, like basically in a square mile area.
I see many bucks on the hoof and killed 2 mile away from me (ground central) and those bucks have brow tines.
I truly believe I've got does here that throw that disgusting genetic trait.
Been seeing it every year including this year (again).
Good friend 3 miles from me has a great group come n hunt every year. They kill lots of bucks. I've never seen them kill a buck with no browtines nor do I ever see bucks a few miles away without them?
Now, we all know bucks will roam miles to breed but does are homebodies. Born,raised n bred in a fairly small area.
Another trait here that's common, we like NEVER get a clean 5x5.
Almost every buck that gets to 3.5 throws split G2s. Mostly one side but often both.
That trait is very common for a wider range, 2 miles each way from me (ground central).
Over the years, I believe the term " cull buck" is just an excuse to kill a buck because you " need to".
Wish I could pinpoint the doe and her offspring doe fawns that have the no browtine trait. I'd wipe them all out. Lol.
