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Ring Camera Video: Moose Sheds Both Antlers Simultaneously

With their Ring camera, homeowners in southern Alaska capture rare video of a bull moose shedding both of his antlers at the same time.
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Video: Minnesota Buck Sheds Antlers On Arrow Impact

After letting the arrow fly, a bowhunter watches as a buck's antlers go flying from his head.
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When Do Deer Drop Their Antlers?

Shed hunters have long known that different whitetail deer drop their antlers at different times, depending on a number of factors.
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Springtime Whitetail Nutrition

Evaluating available springtime nutrition for whitetails and finding ways to give deer a jumpstart will improve herd health.
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5 Best Places to Find Shed Antlers

Just walking around in the woods trying to find shed deer antlers is a low-percentage deal. Concentrate your efforts in these five areas to up your odds of owning more bone.
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Proven Benefits, Basic Tips for Hunting Shed Antlers

Showing the beginner the ropes of shed hunting is a lot like taking a kid hunting or fishing for the first time. It's important to set them up to be successful and make sure the experience is a positive one.
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Why Are Some Bucks Dropping Antlers Early?

Some bucks are dropping antlers early, especially in the Midwest. Observant hunters may know why, especially if they also happen to be farmers who were stuck on their combines well into November.
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How shed antlers can help you find next season's big buck

When you find the shed antlers of a mature buck, take note because it may be near the same place you can hunt and kill him this season.
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Why this spring's sheds won't lead to next fall's buck

Finding shed antlers is fun, but there’s no relationship to where the buck which dropped them spends the remainder of the year.
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Is your dog’s chew toy contributing to deer antler theft?

Some hunters believe antler thefts are being carried out by low-level criminals trying to make a fast buck by unloading sheds that are eventually sold to larger pet-supply companies.
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Lessons learned while hunting sheds

Shed hunting isn’t just a hobby. Those bones can come in handy while preparing for your next bowhunting adventure.
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Find the Shed Antlers, Find the Deer

When you stumble upon the shed of a mature buck, take note. this could very well be the same place you can bag him.
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Train your dog to find shed antlers

It won't be long before hunters are out scouting for shed antlers. Why not train your dog to find and fetch them? Here are a few quick tips.
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How To Train A Dog To Shed Hunt

With shed hunting growing in popularity, train your dog the right way to shed hunt.