Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When we say, "shed season is right around the corner," most people would guess that we are preparing for spring cleanup around the ...

July 7 (UPI) --Authorities in Ohio shared photos of a deer spotted wandering with a bird feeder stuck on its antlers, but officials said it does not appear to be causing the animal any discomfort. The ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Every year, wildlife — deer, elk, pronghorn and moose — naturally shed their antlers in the fall and winter, then grow a new set in spring and summer. For ...

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 seasonal ...

Antler size is an indicator of a buck's health, nutrition, and age, not necessarily dominance. Injuries to a deer can result in abnormally shaped antlers, such as drop tines or even a third antler.

Antlers are the fastest-growing osseous tissue in mammals, undergoing periodic regeneration associated with the mating season. Their high strength and resistance to fracture have made them a valuable ...