Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
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spread, basal circumference, and main beam length also should be recorded.<br />
Measurements should be taken on both antlers on all bucks,<br />
including spikes. If the main beam is broken, record the basal circumference<br />
and make a note about the broken antler on the data sheet. <strong>In</strong><br />
the case of broken antlers, note the number of points on the full antler<br />
and the number of points on the broken antler (e. g., 5 x 1). All antler<br />
measurements should be recorded to the nearest 1/8-inch using a flexible,<br />
1/4-inch steel measuring tape as follows:<br />
1 - Even if a ring can be hung from<br />
a knob on an antler, it does not<br />
necessarily qualify as a point.<br />
Points should be recorded only<br />
if they are at least 1-inch long.<br />
2 - <strong>In</strong>side Spread is the widest<br />
point between the two main<br />
beams, measured at a right angle<br />
to the center of the skull. If the<br />
majority of one of the main beams<br />
is broken off, do not record this<br />
measurement.<br />
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