Antler shed in VA?

[rmk7483]

When does everyone think bucks will start dropping their antlers here in Virginia??







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[Bassman]

While not VA, I found one last weekend in MD which isn't far

 

[rmk7483]

Wow! That awesome. That seems kinda early no?


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[joe22657]

I have seen deer that still have antlers in March

 

[vaprecision]

I shot one back on Dec 15 that I thought was a big doe. Once i got up to it, it was a buck that had already dropped. First one I have ever seen drop that early. Have seen a bunch of bucks still holding in the last 2 weeks.

 

[JasonNicely34]

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[Billy Goat]

Bucks in Virginia can drop antlers anywhere from mid December through new antler development in April. I had a few bucks on camera end of December this year had already dropped. I have seen groups of bachelor bucks in April also. Supposed to be linked to the testosterone drop, but I think a mild or hard winter will effect it as well.

 

[JasonNicely34]

I live in Alleghany Co hard hunting sheds around here unless you got private land hard to narrow them down

 

[Billy Goat]

As of the 25th everything here still has their antlers. Bucks have been back in bachelor groups for a couple of weeks. Have a group of 7 running around together only one has half a rack. It's a spike that I think might have broken one side. I know if a handful that dropped sheds still in season, but most are still running around with headgear. This is in the mid valley, with good food sources.

 

[Chordeiles]

Saw a small buck yesterday morning, in a cut cornfield, with a half rack.

 

[ghunter3]

Saw two yesterday with horns still

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[BLJ]

Saw 3 on Friday that still have there horns. Central WV.

 

[cvsetter]

Found my first one of the year here in PA today.

 

[wannabemountainman]

Saw a big 8 point walking around in South Side yesterday evening. Have only heard of one shed antler buck so far.

 

[Glendon Mullins]

I live in Alleghany Co hard hunting sheds around here unless you got private land hard to narrow them down

Jason Nicely whats up!! recognize you from the facebook group

 

[Glendon Mullins]

pretty much like someone already stated, start a little in decemeber and fluctuate from there

 

[gargra03]

I usually wait until March to shed hunt...

 

[TheArdentOutdoorsman]

In the Southampton county area i have pics and sightings of bucks carrying both sides still. Havent seen a sign of any shedding on my properties yet but I'd assume some early droppers have started.

 

[Billy Goat]

Found first shed this year. But it was from 17/18. Killed the buck Nov of 18. But apparently Feb 4 is a good day for me as that's the day I found the other half last year.



Both sides with the euro.



But still haven't seen many drop around here yet. However talked to a guy in Albemarle/Charlottesville area today that has seen several shed.

 

[BLJ]

Saw a buck yesterday that had lost one side. It's happening here in Central WV.