Horns are falling as of yesterday!

14mercs · 12-31-2008, 08:46 AM

I got my truck stuck in the bean field and was walking around the passenger side to see the damage when I notice the pair about 20 yards ahead. I bent down and picked up both sides in one scoop. A little blood in the base still but he was a 5 x 6 with probably a 16 inch spread. Really neat split brow tine on his left side. Next year with 20 inches he will go 150+. Gotta get the horse out and walk the fields.

Jasonlester · 12-31-2008, 09:03 AM

PICS?

Congrats on the find.

HunterOpel · 12-31-2008, 09:25 AM

Found my first shed this year on 12-13-08..It seems like it is getting earlier every year..

IAhuntr · 12-31-2008, 09:35 AM

The extreme cold weather and ice here in Iowaright after the ruthas definately put some stress on the bucks this year.

ksfowler · 12-31-2008, 09:37 AM

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ORIGINAL: HunterOpel

Found my first shed this year on 12-13-08..It seems like it is getting earlier every year..

Dang global warming.

MeanV2 · 12-31-2008, 10:24 AM

I believe the more active a Buck is breeding the quicker his testosterone levels drop and the quicker he will shed.

This is extremely early, but it does happen. A lot of breeders will shed during Jan. and a few Bucks will carry their Antlers into March.

Congrats on a Nice find!! Man Law demands Pics!!

Dan

englum_06 · 12-31-2008, 10:52 AM

I saw a half-racked buck running around yesterday morning!

wvdeerhuntin · 12-31-2008, 11:47 AM

I seen a button buck missing half ofits rack yesterday.

14mercs · 01-01-2009, 05:48 PM

Here are the pics...

early in · 01-01-2009, 05:51 PM

Yep, he'll be a real good one next year!