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Antler Definitions & Requirements

     Antlered deer means a deer having at least one antler that extends three inches or more above the skull. Antlerless deer means a deer without antlers, or with antlers where the longest antler extends less than three inches above the skull. Also see How to Identify "Button Bucks".

     If you take two antlered deer, one of the two antlered deer must have at least one antler with four or more antler points one inch or longer. This deer can be taken first or second in either an archery, firearm or muzzleloading season.

     A person is limited to purchasing only two kill tags for taking an antlered (buck) deer. You may purchase one archery license AND one firearm license (one kill tag each) OR one combination license (two kill tags).

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