Mule Deer, What is the best county in Utah to hunt for trophy bucks?
Justin Hyer – Logan, UT A. Justin, Kane County has been the top producer for trophy bucks. More B&C bucks have been entered from Kane County in the last 10 years than any other county in Utah. Most have been harvested from the Paunsagunt, but a few have come from the southern region unit around the Paunsagunt. Utah has several good limited entry units. The Book Cliffs, Henry Mountains, and Vernon units are getting better every year. Q. Mr. Mule Deer, Why are there stags or cactus bucks? Demetrio Rubio – Fort Stockton, TX A. Demetrio, this is a tough question. I have personally handled 11 cactus bucks, and have found one common thing about each buck. They are all old! Most have what is called degenerative testicles (small or no testicles). Cactus bucks also have what is called persistent velvet, a very matted looking velvet compared to normal fluffy velvet of a normal buck. Experts say that cactus bucks are thought to be associated with hormonal imbalance, faulty mineral metabolism, or
