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New Regulations for Antlered Sika Deer

A sika deer will now be considered antlered
if at least one antler is visible above the hairline.

Antlered Sika Deer

Is this sika deer antlered?

Sika Deer Bag Limits: Only one antlered and one antlerless sika deer may be taken for each season. If you have taken an antlered sika deer, you must be sure your second sika deer is antlerless.

Photograph showing frontal view of antlered sika deer
Yes. Note one small antler visible above the hairline.

Photos courtesy of Brian Eyler

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This page updated December 28, 2006