We’ve all got busy schedules, so when it comes to maximizing our shed-hunting efforts, it’s natural to ask, When do deer shed their antlers? And, ideally, we'd like as precise an answer as possible.

Here in Western New York, as soon as the snow starts to leave the hills and fields, it’s time to hunt for “drops,” or whitetail shed antlers. Back in the day “shed hunting” was reserved for a few of ...

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I’ve been hunting in the woods lately, but without a firearm or a bow. Vernal pools are boiling with mating wood frogs. Honking geese fill the skies. Trees have not yet begun to bud so the sun is warm ...

In my case, shed hunting is just what the doctor ordered. Walking and more exercise not only helps me keep my New Year’s ...

Antlers are a big reason why many hunt for deer and elk. I’m not saying it’s right, but it is the truth. The desire for big bucks continues to increase as the number of big bucks also increases on the ...

The winter doldrums of February can be tough on the hunter. Deer season is months behind, and you have replayed the memories in your head of the buck you chased all fall. Now is the perfect time to ...

The 2008-09 statewide general deer season rolled to a close on Jan. 4, but for shed hunters the hunting season is still young. Like children lose their teeth to allow for adult teeth to grow, buck ...

Antlers are a big reason why many hunt for deer and elk. I’m not saying it’s right, but it is the truth. The desire for big bucks continues to increase as the number of big bucks also increases on the ...