Joby Newman's dreams came true on the opening day of bow season when he harvested a 16-point buck still in full velvet. The deer was scored by Buckmasters, and in addition to being unusual in appearance, it is the largest ever bow-taken buck in Alabama in the semi-irregular (non-typical) still-in-velvet category.
Joby Newman is no stranger to big bucks. He understands having them on your property takes more than luck. He and his dad spare no expense in attracting deer on their Bullock County lease, where high-protein foods are kept in feeders year-round.
A buck’s velvet is the fuzzy layer that traditionally covers the antlers for a small period. It is normally shed by the time deer season begins. While unusual looking in appearance, it is more functional than it appears. The velvet is a concentrated network of blood vessels and nerves. It serves as a protective layer for the hardening antlers. It allows the antlers to reach their full size so that they can be used by the buck during the rutting season.
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