In the wild, deer dispose of their antlers annually; among humans, they can be treasured for longer, sometimes for centuries. Still, our fascination also has its limits.

The annual antler cycle. At the end of mating season, usually in late winter, male deer, or bucks, shed their antlers thanks to an abscission layer that forms between the antlers and the skull ...

It's time to hunt for shed deer antlers. Here are some tips on where, how to find them. Oak Duke. Fri, March 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM UTC. 4 min read.

Deer often shed their antlers in the woods: Here’s how you can spot them . Published: Mar. 11, 2025, 5:22 a.m. March is a fine time to be in the forest, and a fine time to look for antler sheds.

“With mule deer specifically, our northern deer in the Kaibab [National Forest] are like Rocky Mountain mule deer. Winter severity and quality of winter range are critical considerations. The better ...

That deer happened to have an extra set of antlers — and a deer skull — locked in its rack, according to a Nov. 2 Facebook post. Lewis contacted a county wildlife agent and got permission to ...

Deer with decorations wrapped around its antlers spotted in Bethel Park 02:07. BETHEL PARK, Pa. (KDKA) -- There's a very strange looking deer running around the woods in Bethel Park and it's ...

Every year, wildlife -- deer, elk, pronghorn and moose -- naturally shed their antlers in the fall and winter, then grow a new set in spring and summer. For hikers going out in search of these ...

Shed antlers can typically be found in spots related to the wildlife’s habitat. For example, feeding locations are a solid place to start. Bucks typically feed near fields, food plots and orchards.