How common is it for a buck to not shed his antlers ???

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  1. whitetailjunky3

    whitetailjunky3 Weekend Warrior

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    I live in ohio and all the bucks on our farm have shed antlers as of about February. I checked my cam today and I have a picture of a buck still carrying a rack. This is only my second year hunting so im still new. Just wondering if it was common. uploadfromtaptalk1398808948411.jpg

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    Wow sick picture! First ive ever seen!
     
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    WOW! Great Pic!
     
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    It's uncommon but also not unheard of. Read some cases where does with antlers didn't shed velvet or antlers and cases of bucks with injuries to their sexual organs either didn't shed velvet and/or their antlers. If there's a one in ten million chance then across the nation that's still a lot of chance to see something similar.
     
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    Couldn't tell from the pic but does he have anything on his left side?
     
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    I've seen them hold this late in the year, not many times but I have seen it...He will probably shed, just running a little late.
     
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    There are always a few who keep their antlers late into April and may.
     
    ATbuckhunter, Apr 30, 2014
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    Never seen it before, Maybe the light mass of his antlers is making it tough to drop!?!?
     
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    It is getting late, but I have seen them while turkey hunting which is going on now in Kentucky.
     
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