614 - What creates a truly GIANT BUCK? with Brian Murphy & Dr. Karl Miller
614 - What creates a truly GIANT BUCK? with Brian Murphy & Dr. Karl Miller  
Podcast: The Southern Outdoorsmen Hunting Podcast
Published On: Mon Sep 02 2024
Description: Whether you are trying to grow a giant buck on your property or searching public land looking for the biggest deer you can find, this video is a must-watch.In this video, Brian Murphy and Dr. Karl Miller separate fact from fiction when it comes to antler development in whitetail deer. Brian was the CEO of the Quality Deer Management Association (now the National Deer Association) for 23 years, and Dr. Karl Miller, professor emeritus at the University of Georgia, has been professionally studying whitetails for over 45 years. In this video we discuss:- The difference between antlers and horns- How to tell if an antler deformity is genetic or not- What makes a buck display non-typical points- What to look for in hunting properties if you are trying to find or grow huge bucks- Some of the biggest bucks tagged each year are...immature?!- Are you lowering the quality of the genetics in a deer herd by shooting trophy bucks?- What constitutes a "management buck"- What most bucks are genetically programmed to look like- What makes a good "cull buck"- What is it that makes a buck's antlers so gnarled at the bases?and tons more!Check out Georgia Outdoor News here - https://2ly.link/1zVDKGot a question for the show? Submit a listener Q&A form - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXPGrab some Southern Outdoorsmen merch here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aKJoin Woodsman Wire - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1u4aRUse the promo code “southern” for a discount on your OnX Hunt membership here - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1tyfmSave 10% on your next Vortex Optics order at eurooptic.com using the Promo Code “SGN10” - https://2ly.link/1wyYOUse code SOUTHERN20 for a discount on all vortex apparel, including eyewearCheck out Moultrie’s trail cams here - https://2ly.link/1zJWvCheck out Latitude Outdoors for your mobile hunting gear - https://2ly.link/1zVDICheck out our favorite First Lite gear - https://bit.ly/4fqYulkHave you tagged a deer using something you heard on the show? Submit your listener success story here - Share Your Story HereCome chat with us on our Thursday Hunter Hangouts! Join our patreon - https://l.linklyhq.com/l/1uMXUOUR PODCASTING GEAR - Main camera - https://amzn.to/3L0renhSecondary cameras - https://amzn.to/3xBUOMyMain light - https://amzn.to/3XKaxUuSecondary lights - https://amzn.to/3XJ9c0mPodcast recorder - https://amzn.to/3RLeLHKHeadsets - https://amzn.to/3VZeK5yNOTE: Not all advertisements run on this show are endorsed by The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast unless an ad is read by one of the hosts.OLD SCHOOL CAMO HATS - https://2ly.link/1yiup Our Sponsors:* Check out Outdoorsy and use my code OUTDOORSMEN for a great deal: https://www.outdoorsy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy