I've read a lot of threads on here about shed hunting already. When is the normal period for bucks to shed? I ask because I could have had two sets on sheds on the way home tonight, but unfortunately, they were still attached to the bucks running in front of my car.
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They generally start dropping in early January. By early February they're pretty much done, though I've seen bucks still carrying them in late February into early march.
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They generally start dropping in early January. By early February they're pretty much done, though I've seen bucks still carrying them in late February into early march.
When they're attached to your truck grill, they tend to shed later! (sorry[&o])
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Depends on where your from, up here in Alberta Canada,they tend to fall off sometime between mid March and April. I was out scouting the other day and saw2 170 class bucks still sparring as it's the 3rd rut right now. Saw 17 does and 3 more bucks carring theirhead gear still last Saturday.
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I'll usually wait til March to start looking. Mainly when I go turkey hunting. But this year its been really cold and alot of people are saying they are dropping earlier this year than any other.
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Last spring, or perhaps the one before, We saw a 6 pointer with BOTH sides still attached the second weekend of April. Not the norm, but they can drop anywhere from December-April. I think most drop in February around here, but could be wrong....as I don't shed hunt much. Just what I seem to notice by being in the woods.
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I saw several shed bucks already during late muzzleloader season. I have gotten 2 sheds while late season doe hunting. I usually hit it hard after mid February. Some will carry clear into March. Most of our deer will have shed by the beginning of March though. Good luck.
They can and do drop any where from early Jan. to early April.
I think the timing has a lot to do with how active a particular Buck was in the Rut breeding Does. More breeding and his testosterone drops quicker thus he will shed his antlers quicker.
I also think rougher weather can cause Bucks to drop earlier for the same reasons.
Like I said I've seen a few 1 1/2 year old bucks still carrying their little racks the 1st of April
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