Mule deer antlers are bifurcated; they "fork" as they grow, rather than branching from a single main beam, as is the case with white-tails. Each spring, a buck's antlers start to regrow almost immediately after the old antlers are shed.

2023年2月14日 · The threshold for a mature mule deer is often (though not always) whether or not he has “both forks” on each side of his antlers. The antlers tend to grow more upward than forward. These Boone and Crockett antler scoresheets help illustrate the differences between typical whitetail and typical mule deer antlers.

2023年6月28日 · From a structural standpoint typical mule deer and blacktails are actually the easiest of all the deer to measure as there can be no more than five specific normal points per antler, including the brow point (G-1) and the main beam tip (Figure 8-A).

2020年12月15日 · Male mule deer, called bucks, have forked antlers which they use as weapons to fight off competitors for mates during the breeding season or "rut". Females do not have antlers. A mule deer buck grazes among grasses, forbs and shrubs.

2015年3月18日 · Learn how ear size, tail shape, antlers, and other features and behaviors can help you distinguish between mule deer and white-tailed deer. The mule deer gets its name from its overly large ears. In its scientific classification, Odocoileus hemionus, the …

Mule Deer are related to White Tailed Deer, a more widely distributed species native to North America, with key differences in range, ear shape, tail color, and antler configuration. On this page we’ll share key details and information about Odocoileus hemionus so you can get to know the unique characteristics of Mule Deer.

Mule deer are slightly larger, have bigger ears, smaller tails, and have a forked antler structure rather than having points that grow from a central branch. The easiest way to differentiate the species is to look at the tail.

2018年12月7日 · Mule deer have “bifurcated” antlers, with tines that fork above the main beam. Most mature mule deer bucks have two forks and four points plus a brow tine on each side, but antler configuration can differ widely among individual animals of both species.

2024年12月27日 · mule deer, (Odocoileus hemionus), a medium-sized, gregarious deer of western North America that derives its name from its large ears. Mule deer also have striking pelage markings, large antlers, and scent glands. Large bucks rarely exceed 95 kg (210 pounds); does weigh about a third less.

Mule Deer are named for their large, mule-like ears, which are one of their most distinctive features. They are recognized for their unique antler structure, where the antlers fork rather than branch from a main beam, as seen in many other deer species.