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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: mackdaddy]
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03/10/12 10:47 AM
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BhamFred
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most of those around the house have....
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: mackdaddy]
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03/10/12 11:32 AM
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swamp_fever2002
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Missouri
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Bucks that are in better physical shape will shed later than the ones that are not.
It takes a long time to grow an old friend.
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: mackdaddy]
#300664
03/10/12 12:51 PM
03/10/12 12:51 PM
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demp17
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10 point
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Saw a 7 point that looked like he'd been chasing all morning, he stunk to high heaven too.
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: mackdaddy]
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03/10/12 05:57 PM
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Boxes Cove
2Dogs
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I got 1 pic for sure of a small buck that's shed both. I have found 2 small sheds from different deer. Jackson Co.
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: mackdaddy]
#300767
03/10/12 06:36 PM
03/10/12 06:36 PM
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South of 20/North of 10
North40R
14 point
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I found 2 fresh rubs today in Washington Co. Explain that! Also saw where several scrapes had been pawed in since the rain! That was 2 days ago!
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: North40R]
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03/10/12 07:45 PM
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I found 2 fresh rubs today in Washington Co. Explain that! Okay. You see when a doe has her monthly estrous cycle, the smell really gets to the bucks. They go crazy and try to build up their neck muscles so they rub on trees. They also paw the ground and pee on the fresh dirt. It drives the does crazy. Then they get married and have babies. How's that?  LOL I know I'm a smartass, you don't have to tell me.
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: mackdaddy]
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03/10/12 08:15 PM
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Bowfool
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Made last trip to our place in Wilcox before turkey starts (we only have deer rights) none dropping yet.
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: North40R]
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03/10/12 09:21 PM
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2Dogs
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I found 2 fresh rubs today in Washington Co. Explain that! Also saw where several scrapes had been pawed in since the rain! That was 2 days ago! Bucks are "ready" from the time they shed velvet till they cast their antlers. In LA where rut is late ,prolly not that rare to see a rub or scrape in early March. Bout the same as seeing some in early to mid Feb. in N.A.
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: FurFlyin]
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03/10/12 11:33 PM
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North40R
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I found 2 fresh rubs today in Washington Co. Explain that! Okay. You see when a doe has her monthly estrous cycle, the smell really gets to the bucks. They go crazy and try to build up their neck muscles so they rub on trees. They also paw the ground and pee on the fresh dirt. It drives the does crazy. Then they get married and have babies. How's that? LOL I know I'm a smartass, you don't have to tell me. Ok I won't tell ya but you earned it on that one!!! 
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: 2Dogs]
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03/10/12 11:39 PM
03/10/12 11:39 PM
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South of 20/North of 10
North40R
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I found 2 fresh rubs today in Washington Co. Explain that! Also saw where several scrapes had been pawed in since the rain! That was 2 days ago! Bucks are "ready" from the time they shed velvet till they cast their antlers. In LA where rut is late ,prolly not that rare to see a rub or scrape in early March. Bout the same as seeing some in early to mid Feb. in N.A. You're right it is pretty common down here! I've seen bucks running does up to the first week of April while turkey hunting. I was just fishing for the extended season debate!... I wish they'd shorten deer season so the woods would have more time to settle before turkey season!
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: turkey247]
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03/11/12 07:49 AM
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So they are following a hot doe in February and their horns fall off and it's game over? I don't think so.
The wide window of spotted fawn sightings in this state should be proof enough that a buck can breed before he sheds his velvet, and way after he may shed his antlers. I never say never. I do say anythings possible, maybe. That being said, bucks shed velvet about 3rd week in Sept. then cast anytime from early Feb till mid April. So that's as much as 7 months with hard antler, and high testosterone. I doubt many does are bred outside that 7 month window anywhere. Do the math for the most extreme, both early and late fawn sightings, count back 200 days and see if it falls in the 7 month window.
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"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: North40R]
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03/11/12 07:55 AM
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I found 2 fresh rubs today in Washington Co. Explain that! Also saw where several scrapes had been pawed in since the rain! That was 2 days ago! Bucks are "ready" from the time they shed velvet till they cast their antlers. In LA where rut is late ,prolly not that rare to see a rub or scrape in early March. Bout the same as seeing some in early to mid Feb. in N.A. You're right it is pretty common down here! I've seen bucks running does up to the first week of April while turkey hunting. I was just fishing for the extended season debate!... I wish they'd shorten deer season so the woods would have more time to settle before turkey season! You're fishing in the wrong pond here. The season DOES NOT need to be extended into Feb. in North Bama. Nuff said, no debate!!!!!
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: Deer shedding antlers
[Re: mackdaddy]
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03/11/12 10:42 AM
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North40R
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You're fishing in the wrong pond here. The season DOES NOT need to be extended into Feb. in North Bama. Nuff said, no debate!!!!!
None here either! I was just jabbing the deer hunters some!
Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience. Emerson
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