This might be a stupid question, but...
04-27-2008 | 07:36 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Norman OK USA
This might be a stupid question, but...
Do button bucks shed anything? I just have like this mental image of something dime size falling off the top of their head. Anybody have any insight here?
04-27-2008 | 07:43 PM
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RE: This might be a stupid question, but...
ORIGINAL: LittleChief
Nope, they don't shed. Normally, the actual "buttons" don't begin to protrude through the skin until spring, so there's nothing to shed.
Nope, they don't shed. Normally, the actual "buttons" don't begin to protrude through the skin until spring, so there's nothing to shed.
04-27-2008 | 07:45 PM
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RE: This might be a stupid question, but...
ORIGINAL: Dubbya
Awesome, thanks for the info LC, that makes total sense.
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Nope, they don't shed. Normally, the actual "buttons" don't begin to protrude through the skin until spring, so there's nothing to shed.
Nope, they don't shed. Normally, the actual "buttons" don't begin to protrude through the skin until spring, so there's nothing to shed.
04-27-2008 | 08:18 PM
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RE: This might be a stupid question, but...
ORIGINAL: OKbowhunter20
It would be kinda strage to find a little "Antler Nugget" while you were out shed hunting[&:]
It would be kinda strage to find a little "Antler Nugget" while you were out shed hunting[&:]
04-27-2008 | 08:23 PM
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RE: This might be a stupid question, but...
ORIGINAL: Dubbya
Yeah, I was hoping I could find one and drill a hole to make a souvenir for my keychain
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It would be kinda strage to find a little "Antler Nugget" while you were out shed hunting[&:]
It would be kinda strage to find a little "Antler Nugget" while you were out shed hunting[&:]
Oh and if you could find one of those...I want your eyesight lol
04-27-2008 | 10:01 PM
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RE: This might be a stupid question, but...
ORIGINAL: Dubbya
Do button bucks shed anything? I just have like this mental image of something dime size falling off the top of their head. Anybody have any insight here?
Do button bucks shed anything? I just have like this mental image of something dime size falling off the top of their head. Anybody have any insight here?
After reading LittleChiefs replyI did some digging because I know what I saw. Granted it was just a few that had shed. I don't do drug nor drink much and haven't been declared insane... yet. Well the wifesays differentwhen hunting is mentioned.
Anyways...
A: A small percentage of buck fawns might lose their tiny antlers if they’ve broken through the skin and hardened, but most keep their buttons. A yearling buck generally sprouts a spike or forked antler. That antler gets its start from the button that begins to show after the buck is 6 or 7 months old. So I guess you could say button bucks get a head start on other bucks, which drop their antlers during winter. Search “antlers” at www.MissouriConservation.org for more details.
Tim