The Texas counties that I hunt in have enacted antler restrictions for the past two seasons.... a buck must have at least a 13" inside spread,or be a spike to be legal. The definition of spike is at least one antler that has no branches. So, I got a 4 point spike on opening weekend.... 3 points on one side and spike on the other. I have seen this deer for a couple of seasons now, and I think his antlers would have always been like this. So, I got to cull an inferior buck, and get some meat in the freezer early in the season. Now I can wait on the big guy....
