Rare Antlered Doe Harvested in McMullen Co.(S. Texas)

The Progress ^ | November 12,2003

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Alan Woodward of Three Rivers shot this rare doe sporting antlers in velvet Saturday in McMullen County near Choke Canyon.

From submitted reports - Alan Woodward of Three Rivers had watched a rare doe with velvet antlers for three years before harvesting it Saturday afternoon.

Hunting around 3 p.m. on an oat patch near Choke Canyon Reservoir, Woodward finally go his shot at the doe after five days of looking for her.

Texas Parks & Wildlife biologist Macy Ledbetter examined the deer before it had been gutted and documented the animal's condition.

"I aged the deer at 6.5 years and other than the present antlers, it was a full-blown female deer, inside and out," Ledbetter said.

"This oddity happens from time to time. It can be caused by having too much testosterone in the system, yet not enough to warrant velvet (shedding) or even antler shedding and regrowth. This deer was a social outcast and most likely did not breed, or ever successfully raise a fawn," the biolgist continued.

The rack, according to Woodward, has always been in velvet as long as he's observed the doe. This year, however, the rack almost doubled in size and sported two drop tines.

"The antlers were still soft and pliable (after being shot Saturday afternoon,)" Ledbetter said. "Once shot in the shoulder, the deer ran out of the oat patch and headlong into a mesquite tree. The longest drop tine (8.5") broke off and lay next to the deer."

Ledbetter photographed the animal and then field dressed it for examination. He noted that "there was no milk bag present and none of the teats had been nursed. Full female internal organs were present and accounted for, (while) no internal testicles or penis found. The vagina was slightly deformed and protruded out and upward, it resembled a prolapse to me.

"The tarsal glands were normal for a mature doe and the face and neck were also common to an adult doe. Tooth wear and replacement showed (her to be) approximately 6.5 years of age. The animal was in excellent physical condition with ample amounts of abdominal fat present throughout."

— November 12, 2003 —

[SwinneySwitch]

I'd appreciate someone posting the picture of Alan and the doe. (My daughter isn't here right now;^)

[Double Tap]

I can't help you with the picture, but thanks for posting the interesting article.

[lunatic12]

Transexual Deer Bump

[Blue Screen of Death]

Was the deer named Rosie?

[Alas Babylon!]

No, Ellen DEERgeneres.

[heckler]

[billorites]

My fifth grade English teacher, Mrs. Ferguson, had a full moustache.

[SwinneySwitch]

Thanks, heckler.

[mdmathis6]

I hope she is mighty tasty!

[heckler]

It took me awhile, had to refer to an old cheat sheet.

[heckler]

Took me awhile, had to refer to old cheat sheet.

[MediaMole]

Rosie O'DOEnnell

[Broadside Joe]

"This oddity happens from time to time. It can be caused by having too much testosterone in the system"

So did they name it Hillary?

[Graybeard58]

[#3Fan]

What's a transvestite doing in Texas?

[StriperSniper]

Ellen DEERgeneres

Rosie O'DOEnnell

Excellent both!

I'm just worried for the hunter, won't someone clamor for his head for commiting a hate crime?

[gitmo]

Feminists are infiltrating everywhere.

[JoeSixPack1]

You're a HOMO, deer!

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[PLMerite]

"Ellen DEERgeneres."

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner!!

[warchild9]

I love the euphemism "harvested." Some idiot killed this rare animal for fun.