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Old 11-23-2015, 17:23   #8
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I recently heard someone suggest that it has something to do with the winter temps in a region. Deer in southern Ms look like dogs. There is some speculation that decreased winter temperatures cause animals to need more body mass to generate heat for survival. *shrug*

I have no references for this, I heard it in passing on a radio show.

Barbarian, congrats on your kill! I hope its delicious.
Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa deer are typically larger than deer in Southern MO. Some say it has to do with diet, farmland vs timber, corn versus acorns.
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