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Anyone noticed antler sheds yet?

Posted By: Garett

Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/11/16 10:55 PM

Our ranch is in east central Texas and this year I plan on going on my first shed hunt. Just curious if anyone knew when they would start dropping?
Posted By: KG68

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/11/16 11:12 PM

We have a few bucks showing up at feeders with only one antler already in Mills County.
Posted By: chalet

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/11/16 11:21 PM

There was a deer taken at our place in Archer that had already dropped his antlers. He was older than dirt though and not in the best physical shape.
Posted By: kmon11

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/12/16 12:56 AM

Some have dropped the antlers, most have not yet. Many will not drop until March. Have even seen a few in the past not shed until April
Posted By: SapperTitan

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/12/16 01:01 AM

I think we got 4 threads going on the first page all asking about shed antlers lol.
Posted By: Bulldog4949

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/12/16 02:32 AM

I know of 3 bucks that have shed in the panhandle. I found one side of a buck I know well today.
Posted By: stxranchman

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/12/16 03:03 AM

I am southeast of San Antonio and have not seen or have TC of any bucks that have shed. I do have one older buck that either has hoof rot or a bad hoof that will probably shed early due to loosing body condition.
Posted By: rifleman

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/12/16 03:13 AM

Saw a one-sided yearling in Nac Co 2 weekends ago.
Posted By: fouzman

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/12/16 06:48 PM

Originally Posted By: Bulldog4949
I know of 3 bucks that have shed in the panhandle. I found one side of a buck I know well today.


That looks more like it was broken off the pedicle rather than shed.
Posted By: Bulldog4949

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/12/16 11:03 PM

2 more fresh ones today
Posted By: Bulldog4949

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/12/16 11:04 PM

Originally Posted By: fouzman
Originally Posted By: Bulldog4949
I know of 3 bucks that have shed in the panhandle. I found one side of a buck I know well today.


That looks more like it was broken off the pedicle rather than shed.


I can assure you it was a shed. I seen this deer Saturday and he was not bleeding or acting funny. Would you like a pic of the base?
Posted By: fouzman

Re: Anyone noticed antler sheds yet? - 01/13/16 04:06 PM

No sir and no disrespect intended if that's how you took it. I've just never seen a shed with a bone tag like that on it.
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