Dan Schmidt provides answers to common questions about deer antlers and provides some fascinating insights in this episode of Deer Talk Now.
Tag: antlers
DIY: Rough Score Your Own Buck
Dan Schmidt shows you how to rough score your buck with a DIY guide.
3 Reasons for Antler Asymmetry
Nontypical antlers have three typical causes. See the reasons behind antler asymmetry 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.
DIY Guide to Scoring Antlers
A DIY guide to scoring your buck’s antlers. It’s much easier than you might think.
Shed Hunting Etiquette
Seldom does the topic of shed hunting etiquette come up. However, simply putting the topic out in the open and making sure everyone is on the same page can prevent awkward situations later.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Yeah, I know, stupid question: We all do. Perhaps a better question would be: Is the next world-record whitetail buck worth a million dollars? To answer that, I’ll rely on the sage advice of perhaps the most knowledgeable man on antler values: the late Larry Huffman. He was the be-all-end-all antler expert in North America. […]
How to Care for Your Shed Hunter this Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day! And just in case you need some advice on how this should all go down this weekend, here’s a tutorial from our favorite shed hunter. Disclaimer: For those who might get offended: Calm down, folks. You just have to know Joe and Amanda to know their sense of humor!
Buying, Selling Deer Antlers is Risky Business
How much are deer antlers worth? Probably not as much as you might think, especially when you consider the fact that the mere act of selling antlers from a wild deer can get you in a heap of Federal trouble if you’re not careful. Appreciation and adulation of white-tailed deer antlers surely transcends us modern […]
Facts and Myths About Deer Antler Genetics
Good intentions aside, will our attempts to manipulate DNA for personal gain by targeting specific bucks have negative implications?