Ol Split ear

[Livin2hunt]

Looks like he's had some troubles in the past with that split ear. Shorter horned on that side as well. I know normally the opposite side gives that deformity.

 

[backyardtndeer]

Good identifying feature to help follow him.

 

[Apostolic Outdoors]

Looks like he's had some troubles in the past with that split ear. Shorter horned on that side as well. I know normally the opposite side gives that deformity. View attachment 231456

Is that a wound channel on the top of his shoulders behind his neck? Maybe a bow shot? If so could explain the split war. Definitely a defining characteristic. Hope you get a chance at Ol Split Ear!!

 

[Ski]

I know normally the opposite side gives that deformity.

I think that's what you see here too. His right antler looks normal. It's his left antler that looks weird like an overgrown spike. That said, I think the antler abnormalities usually occur from skeletal injury. The ear injury would be pretty superficial unless it got a bad infection or is the visible part of a much more severe injury to his neck/head.

 

[BSK]

I think that's what you see here too. His right antler looks normal. It's his left antler that looks weird like an overgrown spike. That said, I think the antler abnormalities usually occur from skeletal injury. The ear injury would be pretty superficial unless it got a bad infection or is the visible part of a much more severe injury to his neck/head.

This. If he has an injury-induced antler abnormality, it will be because of something more serious than a spilt ear. Injury-induced antler abnormalities generally only occur from a major skeletal or muscular injury.

 

[Livin2hunt]

For sure! We'll see what he looks like once the head gear grows out and can really tell what's what with him. I've just never seen an ear split that far back.

 

[BSK]

For sure! We'll see what he looks like once the head gear grows out and can really tell what's what with him. I've just never seen an ear split that far back.

That is a serious split in the ear.

 

[redblood]

Good identifying feature to help follow him.

Yeah i dont see that solit sealing back up!