Antlers

Bash and Murph, April 2012

The whole group has dropped antlers, earlier than ever, with Mike being the last one.  Allan has found each pair and also was present when one of Mike’s antlers fell — a first for Allan!  We are selling antlers (except EGee’s) for $100 a pair. It’s a great way to support the herd. Last year we sold out so let us know if you want a pair. We just sold Bash and Murph antlers to Jason C. who has been a regular buyer since 2007. Thank you, Jason. Another regular since 2010, John C., has also told us he will purchase a pair. Photos of the shed antlers for sale are available, just ask. If available, you will also receive a picture of the deer wearing his antlers. Because they started dropping them so much earlier this year than last, my photo gallery is not complete this year.

Just after each deer loses his antlers, he tends to hide in the trees away from the group in fear of being defenseless. Now that only Mike is left with his antlers, there is less fear and they are hanging out together near the barn again.

Emma & EGee, just after losing left antler, April 6, 2012

2012

1.Bash, March 31

2.Moki, April 3

3.Murph, April 4

4.Buddy, April 4

5.EGee, April 5, 6

6.Spike, April 7

7. Max, April 7

8 Mike, April 11

2011
1.Moki, April 8
2.Bash, April 8, 9
3.Mike, April 13
4.Buddy, April 14, 15
5.EGee, April 16
6.Spike, April 16
7. Max, April 16
8. Murph, April 21, 22

2010
1. Moki, April 6
2. Bash, April 6
3. Murph, April 8
4. Buddy, April 12
5. Mike, April 15
6. Spike, April 15
7. Max, April 15, April 16
8. EGee, April 18

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Moki dropped his antlers on April 3 and Murph followed him today. Three sets down and five to go.Moki dropped his antlers on April 3 and Murph followed him today. Three sets down and five to go.

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Bash lost his set of antlers on Saturday, March 31, 2012. This is the earliest ever, another testament to the early spring warmth we have been experiencing this year. Even he seemed a bit surprised and at one moment he started to challenge Max to a fight and was about to charge forward when he suddenly remembered he had no antlers and began a hasty retreat. Allan had no trouble retrieving the antlers. Bash has retreated to the east end of the Reserve away from the others.

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We have three sets of antlers that have not been spoken for yet this year. Prices range from $85 to $100 for a matching pair of naturally shed antlers along with a photo of the buck wearing the antlers. It’s a great way to support the Reserve.  Lengths vary from 24-29 inches and palm average about 5 inches.

For more information, please email us at

jmcd@reztel.net


Thanks.

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Antlers started falling on April 8 this year about three days later than last. Here is the order. There is some thinking that the most dominant buck loses his antlers first

2011


1.Moki, April 8
2.Bash, April 8, 9
3.Mike, April 13
4.Buddy, April 14, 15
5.EGee, April 16
6.Spike, April 16
7. Max, April 16
8. Murph, April 21, 22

2010

1. Moki, April 6
2. Bash, April 6
3. Murph, April 8
4. Buddy, April 12
5. Mike, April 15
6. Spike, April 15
7. Max, April 15, April 16
8. EGee, April 18

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