What REALLY Affects Buck Antler Size - And What You Can DO About It! w/Dr. Andy Little | Series: Deer by the Data; IQ-5

In this episode of the Deer IQ Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Andrew Little (University of Nebraska) to break down a study on what actually affects buck antler size, and IF land managers can actually grow bigger bucks. If you manage a property, lease, or are looking to buy - this is a good talk on what you can do, and exactly what to look for. We answer:• How much does location matter?• What role does nutrition and habitat improvement play?• What can you expect on your land with the right changes?• How to determine the potential of your bucks - have you reached the ceiling, or is there still room?All that and more!• 2A DISPLAY PRODUCTS  (10% OFF Code "IQ" ) Here: https://www.2adisplay.com/ • Get a Smart Land & Hunting Plan HERE: https://deeriq.com/land-and-hunting-plans/ • Take the Deer IQ Test 360 HERE: https://deeriq.com/full-assessment/______________________________________________** Season 3 Quiz: https://deeriq.com/season-3-quiz/ * Mentioned Antler Growth Curve: https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g9486#:~:text=As%20males%20mature%2C%20their%20antlers,be%20important%20to%20antler%20development. * Predict a Buck's Potential: https://youtu.be/YzhP_f0Htkc  * Dr. Little's Podcast - Wild Ag: https://awesmlab.unl.edu/education-outreach/wildag-podcast/ __________________________________________GENERAL INFO about ALL Deer IQ Resources HERE: https://deeriq.com/services/ Website: https://deeriq.com  Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/511109237864762  Deer IQ  FREE Journal: https://deeriq.com/journal/  Pressured Public Lands Hunting Guide:  https://deeriq.com/public-land-hunting-guide/  Newsletter Signup: https://deeriq.com/signup/  Patreon - Contribute Financially to Deer IQ: https://www.patreon.com/DeerIQPatreon   Scent Control Regimen: https://deeriq.com/scentcontrol-regimen/ Episode # 122Guest: Host Adam Lewis, Dr. Andrew LittleIQ ranking - 5 (Intermediate)