We look at six trends based on the harvest data included in the National Deer Association's most recent annual Deer Report.

A buck typically reaches its peak antler size between 4-7 years old, depending on the species and environmental conditions. The size and quality of antlers depend heavily on a deer’s diet.

“More hunters pursue whitetails than any other species, and whitetail ... (as well as high numbers of deer hunters.) If we analyze the antlered buck harvest on a per-square-mile basis, a ...