Reason for no sheds
I have been out looking for sheds here in Southern Michigan for the last week or so. I have yet to find a single shed. Yesterday, I found out the reason. A large 10 point buck walked past me at 50 yards. I was amazed to see he still had antlers! Middle of March?!?!? I have my trail cameras in the safe for the year, but I am thinking of getting them back out to see if I can get a picture. At least I know he survived the season.
I would have thought the deer would have shed the antlers by now. The only reason I can think of is he is an extremely health deer with high levels of protein. The antlers will then shed as the new ones start to come in. Much like a child loosing their baby teeth. Any other thoughts?