Anthony,

Antlers should continue growing after August 8th in southern Missouri.  How long they grow depends on each individual buck, but probably an average of a week or two.  However, the current severe drought conditions in southern Missouri have limited the antler growth potential this year.  The growing conditions are so poor that plants are not nearly as productive or nutritious as usual.  Therefore the local deer herd isn’t receiving quality nutrition from native or cultivated forage.  I expect this year the average antler size will be smaller than average in the neighborhood because the antlers stopped growing earlier than normal.

Growing Deer together,

Grant