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Facts About Deer Antlers

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Facts About Deer Antlers — Facts About Deer Antlers (National Park Service photo)

Sure, you’ve killed a Booner. You’re scoring is pretty accurate. You’ve dealt with typical, non-typicals, a drop-time.

You probably know or have heard almost everything you’re about to read about antlers, but there might just be a thing or two you don’t know.

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