When do WT antlers drop in your area?

[fshaw]

Still holding in NE Wyoming
(Pic taken last week)


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Interesting that he still has antlers. Antlers typically drop late Dec/early Jan here in the Adirondacks. Always thought timing was latitude/photoperiodism linked. I’d guess that you are similar to us in that regard. It would be extremely rare to see a buck with antlers this late where I am. Live and learn.

 

[Clayt]

Late February to Mid march in N-Central TX

 

[Beagle1]

Two days ago I had trail cam photos in central NY of two bucks with antlers.

 

[kal1431]

All over the board in northeastern PA. I noticed some lost their antlers right after Christmas this year, but still have a few that are holding on.

 

[MN-Land of Does]

Starts around Christmas time. Seen several small bucks last week that still had horns. Have seen them all the way into April.

 

[mi650]

Generally late January here, I think.

This one was Dec. 5th a few years ago. Surprised the hell out of me when it popped off in my hand.

 

[Ditt44]

South central PA and I'm surprised... mostly. It seems they're hanging on into March around here the last couple years. I think the latest pic I had in 2023 was March 4th or about that. I have come across a couple smaller beams that were all chewed to bits already, so some younger buck have dropped in early February this year.

 

[Honyock]

Started two days ago in SW Oklahoma

 

[2bridgetiger]

Anyone know about eastern NC?

 

[toddrod]

Normally start middle of December most are gone by middle of January the odd one will keep them until the En of January. Eastern Ontario

 

[D_Dubya]

They usually drop right around the end of March for our deer in South Texas. Some hang on until the first week of April.

 

[Stave]

As of today, March 11, I'd say half of the antlers have dropped here in central KY. Here's a picture from March 2

 

[Nine Banger]

My guy shed this weekend but he won't tell me where they are.

 

[George Hamrick]

Southern OH. I would say roughly half of the bucks have shed at this point. Seems like it’s been later the last two years. Assuming this year was so late due to a really warm winter and plenty of acorns.

 

[Alex.D102]

Here in Missouri it seems we are having a later drop this year. At least on the farms I have been hunting. I think the lack of cold weather this winter has them less stressed and holding longer. I saw 2 bucks yesterday 03/12 still holding both sides. This is a total guess but I would assume probably 40-50% are still holding but there are always variables. I do have a photo of a deer January 20th that had dropped both sides. Definitely extremes to both ends

 

[Dexter Grayson]

Definitely running behind in Oklahoma this year.

 

[Ditt44]

Had two 8 points in the picture on March 23 with both sides still attached. South central PA. Getting late!

 

[wintersoldia]

Big boys usually start at the end of January with a few unhealthy ones dropping sooner. I don’t start shed hunting until Valentine’s Day.

I also love the January hunt too, while people prepare for Christmas, I prepare to hunt.

 

[davidsapp]

Saw a medium sized 6 point about an hour ago, SE Tn. Looked like he was hanging out with two buddies that had already dropped their antlers.

 

[deer310sg]

Generally late Jan.- early March here in Mo.