![]() ![]() So the next time you're out in the wild scouting and hunting for your 200" monster Whitetail buck, remember, the majority of those antlers came from his momma. Proper and ethical selection of antler genetics must accompany this industry into the 21st century if it is to survive. The industry must continue to focus on quality nutrition, good water sources, and adequate cover for this species to prosper. If the demand to hunt these 'legends' of the woods, if you will, continues to increase yearly then we have to continue managing for Trophy Whitetail Bucks. A sizable portion of that industry demands large Whitetail bucks for you and I to hunt. Whitetail deer hunting in Texas is a multi-billion dollar business. Genetic selection has been taking place since the beginning of man, albeit on a different scale for different reasons. Some would argue that they have it down to a science. Many game ranches in Texas have been genetically selecting antler characteristics and growing enormous bucks for several decades now. Managing for Trophy Whitetail Bucks is an expensive yet rewarding journey. It actually makes more genetic sense to find out who was the mother of that 250" monster. Are you beginning to realize the complexity of managing/growing 'Trophy Whitetail Bucks'? Its not about finding a 250" monster and putting him with any old Whitetail doe. Is it starting to make more sense now? Also, the Whitetail doe carries 60% or better of the genetic antler potential of its offspring. Young deer are growing just like a newborn human, therefore, all of the nutrition it receives is utilized by its structural body and whatever is excess is shown in antlers. A 1.5 year old buck is only displaying 10% of his antler potential at that time. In other words you can't assume that a buck that is 1.5 years old carrying two little 'spike' horns that year will not grow into a 180" monster in 3-4 years. ![]() Age is also important in determining the potential of a Whitetail bucks antler development. Without adequate nutrition a buck with the genetic background to become the world record white-tailed buck might be less than average. Most importantly, the animal has to have adequate nutrition. The 'X' factor is genetics but to understand the role that genetics play in antler development it is first necessary to understand the contributions other factors make to a buck's antlers. ![]() There is a 50% deposit required based on the hunt package you choose to reserve this hunt.Earlier we mentioned the 'X' factor in managing/growing Trophy Whitetail Bucks. Non-Hunting guests are welcome to accompany the hunter for an additional $125 per night. Guide Gratuities not included, but are appreciated. All cull bucks will be shot with the supervision of a guide, if a mistake is made on the guide’s behalf no additional charges will be required. *Management Bucks: Cometa ranch considers deer of 1 ½ years of age or older to be a management buck if it is still a spike or if 3 ½ years and older and under 120”. Mutations in the spike (S) gene are of particular interest due to their. Standard hunt packages are 3 days & 2 nights The X axis shows the number of mutations compared with the reference sequence. We also can hunt Safari style from one of our jeeps or custom hunting trucks. Our ranch has high quality and comfortable blinds. While hunting for whitetail doe we do not require a guide to be with you on your hunt, we do require a guide to be with you when shooting the cull bucks and eight pointers. You will see a wide variety of animals while staying and hunting at Cometa including Whitetail Bucks, Oryx, Axis, Black Buck, Eland, Fallow, Pere David, Barasingha, Red Deer, Elk, Sika, and Zebra. Loma de Cometa Ranch offers whitetail meat hunts to fill your freezer and offer you an exciting and pleasurable experience on our 1100 acre ranch. ![]()
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