They are the fastest-growing tissue in the animal kingdom, but why do deer and other animals shed them? Here's what makes them so unique. The animal kingdom is brutal. To survive, many animals have ...

A researcher's revelation about deer antlers sounds almost impossible. In some deer, damage from an earlier antler injury appears to show up again in the same place on later antlers, even though the ...

Antler size is an indicator of a buck's health, nutrition, and age, not necessarily dominance. Injuries to a deer can result in abnormally shaped antlers, such as drop tines or even a third antler.

The pursuit of deer in Pennsylvania doesn’t end when hunting seasons close. Many deer enthusiasts spend time in the woods during offseasons scouting for deer, using trail cameras and looking for ...

These controlled burns help clear underbrush, making it easier to find shed deer antlers. Burned areas attract wild turkeys and deer, creating good hunting spots and foraging grounds. The agency ...

BRAINERD — It's mid-July, and in the world of white-tailed deer bucks, a number of physiological changes are happening. They are beginning to feed more heavily in preparation for the fall rut, or ...