What causes antler asymmetry? Is it genetic, and will a buck grow out of it? Find out on this week’s episode of Land of Whitetail.
Tag: deer antlers
Hunting Bucks by Age, Not Antlers | Land of Whitetail
Dan Schmidt encounters an Illinois giant that demonstrates the value of taking out mature animals as opposed to trophy racks.
Culling Bucks to Improve Antler Genetics: Fact or Fiction?
The notion of influencing antler genetics in wild, free-range deer by removing bucks with antlers deemed inferior by some standards has been around for years. But, the research findings on the subject may surprise many hunters.
Find More Shed Deer Antlers: Bedding Areas
There’s still plenty of time to search for deer antlers this spring before the heat, green and bugs of summer take over and you’d rather be sitting on a beach or in a boat than hiking through the woods. As you hunt the woods for sheds and scout along the way, remember to focus most of your efforts in key areas so you don’t waste precious time in less-productive spots. Bedding areas need to be one of the top spots to check out, since deer spend a large majority of their time bedded during the winter – especially in colder climates. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when hunting for those dropped deer antlers.
Shed Hunting is Illegal in This State!
If you’re doing a little post-season scouting, you may come upon an antler shed or two. Heck, you’ll probably be tempted to pick it up and keep it, particularly if it’s a large piece of bone that’ll elicit plenty of “oooos” and “ahhhhs” from your hunting buddies. All shed hunters know that with finding an […]
Learn to Measure and Score Deer Antlers
Learning how to measure deer antlers is a great way to enjoy your hunting experiences more and also help friends who may have big bucks they want scored. Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ annual series […]
Deer Pictures: Giant World-Class Buck Found Dead in Missouri?
This incredible whitetail buck photo has been circulating across the Internet today. Here is the text that accompanied the forwarded message: Had to share this photo with you. The guy pictured below found this with his buddy shed hunting at Busch Wildlife a few weeks ago. I work with him. It was in the thick […]
Great Holiday Whitetails!
Giant Buck Made of Wood!
Deer Antler Sheds: Learn How to Make an Antler Chandelier
We certainly know our resident deer antler shed hunting expert Lon Sherman has enough antlers to take on this project! What’s more, we know that many Deer & Deer Hunting readers have been wanting to do the same. That’s why we sent our shopdeerhunting team out on assignment to find a definitive source on […]