For instance, older deer have more testosterone, which stimulates antler growth. Their bodies are also better developed, allowing them to allocate more resources to antler production.

All to find deer antlers. But even back years ago, before shed hunting became so popular and competitive, picking up shed antlers was not easy. On my best days, I only found a few.

Every antler that hits the forest floor carries with it a story of biology, survival, and seasonal change. For shed hunters, each discovery is more than just a keepsake.

Colorado hikers can keep an eye out for antlers during ‘shed hunting’ season There are approximately 280,000 elk and 400,000 mule deer in Colorado, according to the state ...

Raising deer for antlers requires specialized farming techniques to ensure healthy growth and high-quality antler production. Farmers provide a balanced diet, spacious enclosures, and proper ...

A white-tailed deer with an antler possessing moose-like qualities eluded a handful of archers this fall, but not a 14-year-old hunter on Saturday. Ryan Patterson of McKeesport was hunting with ...

It said the deer was moving around near a Dollar General with a tray-style bird feeder, and it got tangled on one of the deer’s antlers. “We have attempted to approach the deer to help get the ...