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Originally Posted by Barry D
There re a few posts here that suggest that some of the antelope will grow until the end of summer. Sorry boys, but for all your " up and comers" you are hoping will be bigger by fall, they are as good as they will get this year. Unlike deer, antelope actually grow there horns in late fall, shedding their outer sheaths in late Nov-early Dec. By the end of March the growth is about done. They will then only harden up until July. What you see now, is what you will see this fall.
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I think you are mistaken, they will grow up until the end of July. The hair hardens and the bases will get bigger and the tops will grow. They just don’t explode in growth like antlers do. Lots of times in October the sheathing is loose. So remember if you are dragging a pronghorn it’s best not to drag them very far as not only do you risk popping the sheath off, but you also risk damaging the hair.