Throughout the winter months, whitetail bucks cast off or “shed” their antlers in response to dropping testosterone levels ...

Why do female reindeer have antlers? It’s a question that has long perplexed scientists, since reindeer (Rangifer tarandus)—also known as caribou—are the only species of deer whose cows sport the bony ...

The 2025 Montana Legislature passed a law that changes shed antler hunting in Montana for nonresidents. The new law does two things. It establishes a $50 nonresident shed hunting license for Montana’s ...

The 2025 Montana Legislature passed a law on shed antler hunting in Montana. This includes a $50 nonresident shed hunting license for Montana's Wildlife Management Areas, along with prohibiting ...

Montana could become the latest western state to regulate shed antler hunting if a new bill in the state’s House of Representatives goes on to become law. House Bill 363 would establish separate ...

Feeling cooped up this winter? I’ve found the perfect way to shake off cabin fever: shed hunting. Mid-February and March male whitetail deer drop their antlers, offering a free and surprisingly ...

Join our antler shed hunting adventure in Missouri and witness the discovery of a massive 14-point buck. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and hunting fans. #AntlerHunting #MissouriOutdoors ...

Collecting fallen (or “shed”) elk antlers is a popular pastime in elk-heavy places like Montana, but it’s usually a pretty low-tech, on-the-ground affair. That’s why last year’s story about a US Black ...

Utah wildlife officials are reminding outdoor enthusiasts that anyone planning to collect shed antlers between Jan. 1 and May 31 must first complete a free, mandatory ethics course offered by the Utah ...

Every winter, male deer, elk, moose and other ungulates “shed” their antlers after the mating rut. Over the spring and summer, their antlers grow back, but collecting those dropped points strewn ...