Dropping sheds

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  1. fox hollow 2

    fox hollow 2 Weekend Warrior

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    A deer I have been watching on my camera has recently dropped one side. How long do they typically carry the other before it falls? Thanks.
     
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    Usually quite soon BUT I have seen deer with one horn for over a month before.
     
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    every deer is different. just keep watching your camera.
     
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    All the sets I've found have been within 50 yards so willing to say quite soon after or he didn't leave that area for a while.

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    Where you from that they are shedding already? I'm in the Northeast and am still seeing fully antlered bucks. Just curious, Thanks
     
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    We found a shed that was lost btw the 16th and 19th of December.
     
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    I too have some shed bucks on camera. but I still have some packing.
     
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    CT yesterday ImageUploadedByBowhunting.com Forums1453059185.427541.jpg
     
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