Anyone have answer?

Just curious if anyone knows what causes bucks to get the “acorns” in there racks. I heard it is caused by bugs getting into there velvet but im not sure if thats right. Anyone have a answere please let me know

I’ve always thought it was a jam job when in velvet. Much like when you stub a toe. But also curious to see if anyone knows the real answer.

No one really knows and it’s mostly speculation in regard to insects and self inflicted wounds from velvet.

What also is interesting is small holes found underneath the main beam. They are usually located underneath the G3 and G4 which makes me believe it may be genetics.

This buck has an acorn on its left side G3. He also had two holes under his main beam as well – but it’s hard to see in this photo.

I’ve been told that the holes that are in the main beams are actually veins that never quite closed up when the antler hardened.

Antler is the fastest growing tissue on a deer. It makes sense that it takes a ton of blood flow to grow a big rack, thus a big vein running through it. When the blood flow stops and the horn hardens, it could leave a hole.

Very interesting PowerFred and it makes sense.

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I’ve been told that the holes that are in the main beams are actually veins that never quite closed up when the antler hardened.

Antler is the fastest growing tissue on a deer. It makes sense that it takes a ton of blood flow to grow a big rack, thus a big vein running through it. When the blood flow stops and the horn hardens, it could leave a hole.

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That IS a good point. I’ll take it!

It’s from eating too many acorns…