Outdoors Deer often shed their antlers in the woods: Here’s how you can spot them Published: Mar. 11, 2025, 5:22 a.m.

For instance, older deer have more testosterone, which stimulates antler growth. Their bodies are also better developed, allowing them to allocate more resources to antler production.

All to find deer antlers. But even back years ago, before shed hunting became so popular and competitive, picking up shed antlers was not easy. On my best days, I only found a few.

MISSOULA, Mont. — As spring returns to Montana, so do the shed hunters. Those who trek through forests and foothills in search of naturally dropped antlers from elk, deer, and moose. These ...

Colorado hikers can keep an eye out for antlers during ‘shed hunting’ season There are approximately 280,000 elk and 400,000 mule deer in Colorado, according to the state ...

Raising deer for antlers requires specialized farming techniques to ensure healthy growth and high-quality antler production. Farmers provide a balanced diet, spacious enclosures, and proper ...

Penn’s Woods: Pennsylvania’s Great Outdoors Deer often shed their antlers in the woods: Here’s how you can spot them Published: Mar. 12, 2025, 7:30 a.m.