No. 16 has very heavy massive antlers; though these are not so long as the antlers of No. 17, yet No. 16 is really the finer head.
In Buxton's catalogue the three finest heads measure respectively 8 inches in girth by 62-1/2 inches in length by 48-1/2 inches spread, with 7+9 points; and 7-7/8 inches in girth by 60-3/4 inches in length by 52 inches spread, with 6+6 points; and 8-1/2 inches in girth by 55 inches in length by 41-1/4 spread, with 6+6 points.
These are also the biggest heads given in Ward's catalogue.
MULE OR BLACKTAIL DEER.
| Girth. | Length. | Spread. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20. | T. Roosevelt, Medora, N. D., Oct., '83 | 5 | 26-7/8 | 28-1/2 |
| 21. | P. Liebinger, Madison R., Mont., '89 | 4-3/4 | 25-1/2 | 25-1/2 |
No. 20 is an extremely massive and symmetrical head with 28 points.
No. 21 has 35 points.
A still heavier head than either of the above, with 34 points, was exhibited by the furriers, C. G. Gunther's Sons; it was in girth 5-1/4 inches, length 26 inches and spread 28-1/4 inches.
In Buxton's catalogue the length of the biggest mule deer horn exhibited was 28-1/2 inches.