is the 3rd antler taped on with electric tape or is that a strange shadow?

That's the tag required on deer by the state. I assure you, there are three natural bases on him.

Is that a breeder buck or a hrvested buck? Either way very cool. My uncle shot a deer about 15 years ago that had a tine protruding from just above left eye. It was about 8 inches long and bladed. Thanks for sharing.

Never mind I can tell now that he is hanging, Very cool.