Deer still have their Antlers?

[ApexerER]

I just had a nice buck run in front of my truck. It was with a group of about 8-10 doe. I was shocked that it still had its antlers in March. That typically isn't normal is it?

[Cabin Fever]

Had trailcam pics of a 6pt last March still packin' it's rack.

[genesee_mohican]

I saw two beauties on March 24th one year.

Edited March 4, 2014 by genesee_mohican

[Doc]

Ok, here we are in March again this year. Anybody getting any antler pictures now. I am curious as to whether the weather has any effect. It isn't supposed to, but who knows? Perhaps as a evolved energy savings during a cold or long winter they March antlers might come off a bit earlier than usual. It would be interesting to see if that turns out to be the case.

[NYbuck50]

Still some with antlers in Syracuse area

[JALA RUT]

^{A few years back, actually about 6 years ago, while scouting for turkeys first week of April I was shocked when I spotted a nice bedded buck in a ravine.  That's the only time I've seen one with antlers still in April but I have seen a few with them still in March.} 

[Hardcore]

I have definitely seen bucks still carrying in April. I have also shot deer in late December that had the antler come loose by dragging. The better health and condition of a buck the longer the deer holds the antler is the prevailing scientific theory. A drop in testosterone is what triggers the process.....

 

 

[G-Man]

Saw a bunch along the tracks this am still had horns... latest I've seen on with horns was April 16the in ny

[Jason118]

One in the backyard Sat~ chasing around the doe.

[edbone]

saw a half rack today in village of Cayuga today

[Geno C]

i bet there is a good amount state wide still holding onto them...

[CantrellTaxidermy]

I have picked up 9 sheds so far, but was out this weekend and saw 4 with both sides, and got a call from a buddy who was out and had 12 bucks chasing and grunting, 8 full racks and 4 half racks. The day before I thought i heard a buck grunting in the brush as well.

[the blur]

^{How much snow is still on the ground ?}

[mbucks27]

Saw one last week with both sides still while out shed hunting.

[Bone Seeker]

Holding antlers this long is supposed to be a sign of good feed. That's good news for the herd with the winter weve had.