Bucks carrying antlers into April

[TNlandowner]

I pulled camera cards this week. To my amazement, several bucks are still carrying antlers in early April. I figured the harsh winter ice storms would have caused physical stress resulting in early antler shedding. I was wrong!

 

[Football Hunter]

Not BSK,but I bet he will say it shows good herd health.Im not surprised,I used to see em with horns during turkey season

 

[BSK]

Great thing to see, especially on an older buck!

 

[TNlandowner]

Thanks Gentlemen,

I am happy to see healthy deer after winter and last hunting season. It gives me hope and encouragement to continue my efforts for future seasons.

Jim

 

[wjohnson1983]

So based off the comments, I'm guessing a buck without antlers on Feb. 22nd is a bad sign?

 

[TNlandowner]

So based off the comments, I'm guessing a buck without antlers on Feb. 22nd is a bad sign?

IMHO, I wouldn't assume anything is wrong with a buck shedding antlers late in February.

 

[Football Hunter]

So based off the comments, I'm guessing a buck without antlers on Feb. 22nd is a bad sign?

Not "a " buck,many shedding early would be bad I think

 

[slangstrang]

Mine have already started putting them back on.

 

[TNlandowner]

Either way his rack grows this year, that fella is good looking buck. I don't think the new pics are the same deer. Based on the chest sag and belly, there seems to be at least 1 year age difference in the two bucks.

 

[slangstrang]

I thought that too but right before he shed his, I saw him. He looked extremely thin, but I did get to confirm he made it through the season. I bet I passed on him last year 10 times. Only time will tell though. I keep the camera rolling 24/7 365 so we shall see! Thank you TNLO!