Asymmetry at it best

[Rockspek]

So I've been reading about targeting bucks that have goofy characteristics like missing brow tines and un even racks so they don't pass on their genes but haven't really cared much.  I kinda like the unique looks... until I got a buck on a trail cam that is way out of symmetry.  He is an 8 point that has 4 points on both sides but one side is missing a brow tine or may just end up being a 9 point with a tiny nub of a brow tine and one is broke or bent at the end.  One side is also way inside the ear and one is outside the ear.  My buck from last year was a great 9 with a 22" spread but only had 1 brow tine that was 1 inch or so.  I have several other small 4 and 6 all with both brow tines.  

Last year with my first year ever hunting and getting a great 9 point buck I raised my bar of expectation exponentially.  This year taking up bow I decided that is like starting all over again and can have a little more freedom of what bucks I target.

Should I target these goofy one or no brow tine bucks or let them grow?  Will this 8-9 point change next year and become a bigger more symmetrical looking buck, Did the lack of water affect the growth or do I take advantage of his uniqueness this year and take him if given the chance?

I am looking forward to when I can let a nice 8 walk by and let him live to see what he looks like next year but am not sure I will have it in me just yet.  

[Rockspek]

[Buckmaster7600]

This is the 6 I shot last year 4 on 1 side and a crotch on the other.


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[gjs4]

Should I target these goofy one or no brow tine bucks or let them grow?  Will this 8-9 point change next year and become a bigger more symmetrical looking buck, Did the lack of water affect the growth or do I take advantage of his uniqueness this year and take him if given the chance?

In NY you don't cull genetics- you kill deer. 2yo deer don't even show you their potential let alone matter of fact characteristics. Let them grow until 5,6 or older.



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