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Old 12-31-2008 | 08:46 AM
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Default Horns are falling as of yesterday!

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.
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Old 12-31-2008 | 09:03 AM
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PICS?

Congrats on the find.
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Old 12-31-2008 | 09:25 AM
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Found my first shed this year on 12-13-08..It seems like it is getting earlier every year..
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Old 12-31-2008 | 09:35 AM
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The extreme cold weather and ice here in Iowaright after the ruthas definately put some stress on the bucks this year.
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Old 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.
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Old 12-31-2008 | 10:24 AM
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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!!

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Old 12-31-2008 | 10:52 AM
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I saw a half-racked buck running around yesterday morning!
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Old 12-31-2008 | 11:47 AM
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I seen a button buck missing half ofits rack yesterday.
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Old 01-01-2009 | 05:48 PM
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Here are the pics...



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Old 01-01-2009 | 05:51 PM
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Yep, he'll be a real good one next year!
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