That thing is a slob!! I wonder if he 'sprained' those tines horning a tree or sparring? I shot one a few years ago that had a brow tine like that, where he busted it but it didn't come off completely, but you can clearly see the fracture as the tine was partially splintered. Can't tell from these photos but maybe something like that?
He's been like that all summer. These are the first close up pics I've gotten. I thought they were just broke off. I have no clue if they can damage them like that when there just starting to grow??? Or anytime in velvet.
Good grief. I would love to weigh that bastard in at the big buck contest at Jerry's Bar in Boy River. He's got enough weight to win two years in a row. What a steer.