DNR statistics for DMU 107 from 1990 - 1996
12.8 % of the bucks harvested were one half year olds (button bucks).
64% of the bucks harvested were one and one half year olds.
20% of the bucks harvested were two and one-half year olds.
Antler Size
Age Average # of Points
1 ½ year old 4.56
2 ½ year old 7.2
3 ½ year old 8.5
1-2 points = 20.3%, 3-4 points = 29.3%, 5-6 points = 36.4% and 7+ points = 14%
Summary of DNR Data
2 points to one side saves 20.3% of 1 ½ year old bucks.
3 points to one side saves 49.6% of 1 ½ year old bucks.
4 points to one side saves 86% of 1 ½ year old bucks.
14 inch outside antler spread width or 14 inch beam length saves up to 100% of 1 ½ year old bucks.
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