When to look for whitetail sheds in NY?
 

I was wondering when i can start looking for deer antler sheds?

RE: When to look for whitetail sheds in NY?
 

Usually Feb at the earliest

RE: When to look for whitetail sheds in NY?
 

isnt it the same for every state/province?

RE: When to look for whitetail sheds in NY?
 

late feb you can start, but march is the golden time, i found 1 side of a spike last year the end of feb in a feild... i can find a 4 inch nub in a giant grass pile cover in mud... but i cant find an 4 or 6 or 8 pointer!

RE: When to look for whitetail sheds in NY?
 

I dont agree with that.. End of february at the earliest? No way. Bucks lose their antlers almost coinciding with the weather.. if it stays warm until january then maybe in february, but the bucks will generally lose their antlers sooner than february.. When the cold weather hits and stays they will be losing their antlers shortly their after.. I live in Pa, and I would say they lose their anlters from the beginning or middle of January. I've seen in late season (which starts Dec. 26th) bucks jump over a fence and antlers fall off. And thats is DECEMBER. End of february? No way!!

RE: When to look for whitetail sheds in NY?
 

Three days before the end of ML a buck came out with two nice red spots on his head. I am not sure if the warm weather is messing with them, but this guy lost his antlers by the 16th of Dec. It was a shame too, he was a big animal well within shooting range. Probably had nice antlers earlier.

RE: When to look for whitetail sheds in NY?
 

My point. Although I'm pretty sure the cold weather change is what usually inhibits the antler loss.