Sheds already

[Hookedup]

Within last two days have found three sets of 8 or better out in open cut hay field. Way early

[JakeyBaby]

LOTS of sheaded bucks already, i would say it is due to the lack of rain we had.

[Silver Fox]

I have a pic of one also.

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[Giz9219]

Don't think it's early? Usually loose them here in mid December?

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[King Slammin]

My son shot one last weekend of regular season. He thought it was a doe. One side had a dry socket, and the other side was fresh

[Locoman]

Could be due to Global warming that they are shedding this early................Just saying...........

[reeleyz]

Last year I saw a buck in March that still had both antlers. Ironically it was the same buck I shot with the rifle this fall. It was obviously a mild winter last year. Maybe it has something to do with the how harsh the winter will be? It hasn't been harsh yet but we have had plenty of snow so far.

It would be interesting to see if there is a pattern that coincides with the weather.

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[letsfish2day]

Last year I saw a buck in March that still had both antlers. Ironically it was the same buck I shot with the rifle this fall. It was obviously a mild winter last year. Maybe it has something to do with the how harsh the winter will be? It hasn't been harsh yet but we have had plenty of snow so far.

It would be interesting to see if there is a pattern that coincides with the weather.

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Its probably more to do with pressure than the weather...I saw couple bucks in March last year as well with antlers

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[reeleyz]

Its probably more to do with pressure than the weather...I saw couple bucks in March last year as well with antlers

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Human pressure?

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[BSmaster]

Buck doe ratio is more balanced or skewed towards the buck side. Hormones decide when they drop. This is determined by does not in estrus.

Just one opinion. Nutrition is also important. My Dad use to think it was caused by very frigid temps but this doesn't explain southern climates.

[Nautitroller]

The antlers drop due to the decreased amount of testosterone in the buck, usually determined by photoperiodism, a wound or stress.

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Mama says alligators are ornery cause the got all those teeth n no toothbrush!!

Edited December 31, 2016 by Nautitroller

[ontherise]

Ok now go play foosball with your freeinds .lol!

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[Bigfoot]

I would never have guessed that numbers of bucks are shedding this early. I saw a buck today with his antlers intact and I found an active scrape that had been worked overnight!