sasksheds Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 It all depends on snow,weather conditions & genetics.I dont believe the big or small thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsmola Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Re: Big or small? I agree, I don't think there is a rule for it, generally it seems bigger bucks drop first after being worn out by the rut, but I've seen and heard of many exceptions to this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntermq32 Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Re: Big or small? I have seen vary large deer in late march with bone on their heads. But think about this, all those old deer I mean 7, 8, or even older are prbably in bad physical shape at this point and will drop sooner than latter. I have found antlers from such deer in Dec and feb. Also any other bucks that have been injured or sick will drop early as well. This is why people find big bone eary. I believe that bucks with better health will cary longer.Also deer that are still some what interested in breeding even though there might not be a doe in heat will cary longer as well. Some say that big bucks drop first because they rut harder than little ones, but let me ask you this who comes into rut fisrt. As for as I think it is sparatick and you should start looking as early as you can but be carfull not to spook deer out of you secret spots.Hope I could help you alittle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntermq32 Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 Re: Big or small? Correction. I haven't found them myself in dec but my frends have. But in my hunting spot I have found big ones in early Feb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deershed Posted April 24, 2005 Report Share Posted April 24, 2005 Re: Big or small? I think when guys find the big sheds early it's because they haven't adjusted to the new season and can't find the little ones yet. Serious,I've found just as many big sheds early as I've found little sheds late.There's no set pattern to which ones drop when in my areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slughunter Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Re: Big or small? big buck fall first because of weight and somthing to do with the amount of does they have bred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.