Southeast Idaho Mulie Stag

[med358-boise]

Took this mulie stag, sometimes referred to as a "cactus" buck. There is still speculation as to what causes the condition genetics, disease, or injury to the testicles. Regardless of the underlying cause, it is driven by abnormality with the testicles. These bucks never drop their antlers and never lose their velvet. The antlers just keep growing with velvet on them.

 

[john k]

I'm confident you won't taste the difference. Great job removing him from the "gene pool". What cartridge and load? Thanks

 

[med358-boise]

284 Winchester from a Tikka T3X superlite that started life as a 7mm-08. Had it re-chambered to 284 Win and swapped out the bolt stop and magazine. 145 Barnes LRX over a H4350.

 

[huntinfool18]

My buddy shot a stag buck like that here in Wyoming, said it was the best eating deer he's ever had

 

[Baker Alvin]

Congratulations!

 

[Bucklowery]

Great deer. Thanks for sharing

Thanks

Buck