Holding Antlers during Late Winter a Good Sign!
Filed under: Ask Grant, Deer Biology, Habitat Management
I was told that he didn’t cast his antlers because his system doesn’t have enough mineral content. Can this be true? I have never come across this before and I am a 63 year old avid hunter. Thank you for any information. Love your articles. Thomas
Thomas,
In areas of good habitat, it’s common for healthy bucks to hold their antlers until late March. In fact, we had several trail camera images of bucks with antlers during late March at The Proving Grounds this year. I consider seeing bucks holding their antlers during late winter a sign of good habitat and the health of that buck. Thanks for the kind words!
Growing Deer together,
Grant
