In this episode of Deer & Deer Hunting TV, we explore the fascinating stages of whitetail antler development, what they reveal about a buck’s age and health, and more.
Tag: antler
The Real Reason Why Deer Shed Their Antlers
No doubt about it, antler shed hunting is nature’s Easter egg hunt. When the snow leaves the landscape, it pushes eager hunters and whitetail fanatics out to the woods in search of the bony crowns that eluded them last fall. We all know that whitetail shed their antlers every year, but did you know that […]
The End of Antler Restrictions?
Republican-backed legislation would alter a state’s antler restrictions for some hunters. Get all the details here.
Antler Point Growing Out of Deer Eye Socket
This is a very freaky — and very real — photograph of an antler sprouting from the most unusual of places. This is a photo of a mount of the Dave Stuckey Buck from Ohio. I snapped this photo while attending the Archery Trade Show in Indianapolis last week. In case you missed it, this […]
Weird Racks in Whitetails Could Be From Contralateral Effect
We recently received an image of a deer in central Wisconsin with a pretty goofy-looking rack. The contralateral effect could be the culprit.
Maximize the Antler Size of Whitetails on Your Land | Part 1
Maximizing the antler size of the bucks on your property means you have to think about nutrition year-round.
This is Why Bucks Grow Big Antlers
When a buck has big antlers, you might be wondering what’s in the water. Steve Bartylla explains why some bucks grow large racks.
Game Warden Shoots Off Antler Caught in Fence, Frees Deer
A buck with an antler stuck in a net got a lucky break when a Pennsylvania state game warden responded to the scene.
3 Things You Might Not Know About Deer Antlers
Dan Schmidt provides answers to common questions about deer antlers and provides some fascinating insights in this episode of Deer Talk Now.
The Causes of Antler Asymmetry
Regardless of a buck’s genetic makeup, the environmental conditions it faces, or the injuries it might sustain, one thing is certain — no deer will ever have a perfectly symmetrical set of antlers.