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This is definitely one of my target bucks due to his crazy antler formation. The 2 photos are from 2022, one in velvet, the other as I was watching him chase does. He was too far away for me to ever get a clear shot. The other night he showed up for the first time this season. Is this pedicle damage or something else playing into the equation?
 

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Could be antlered doe, but they rarely display hard antler. I suspect major damage to both pedicles.

Had one like that in 2021 - a 3 1/2 year-old buck with antlers that were just clusters of spikes on both sides. In 2022, he was 4 1/2 with massively tall palmated spikes on both sides.
 
He would make a super cool skull mount.

The video gives a pretty good view of what's between his legs. There's something dangling, but not much for him to brag about.
 
Southern Sportsman said:
The video gives a pretty good view of what's between his legs. There's something dangling, but not much for him to brag about.
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You're right. Didn't see that video first time round. That's what I was wanting to see. No nut sack so either a doe or damaged goods buck. Looks like he's got the pecker so probably got testicles snagged in a fence or similar.

I had one similar a few years ago. Named him "Bruce Jenner".
 
Generally, loss of testicles produces a cactus rack. Cactus racks almost never lose their velvet. But it all depends on how much testosterone the buck's body can still produce.
 

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