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Offline LeviD1

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elk still carrying antlers from last year?
« on: May 04, 2015, 06:34:16 AM »
So I checked my cams over the weekend and I had one bull with new growth that has 3 points then a spike that is carrying still from last year. The pics were taken about 1 week ago. I was really surprised to see this. Is this normal?

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Re: elk still carrying antlers from last year?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2015, 07:24:08 AM »
So I checked my cams over the weekend and I had one bull with new growth that has 3 points then a spike that is carrying still from last year. The pics were taken about 1 week ago. I was really surprised to see this. Is this normal?

yes. some of last years spikes were still carrying when I checked my trail cam the Saturday before last. Meanwhile, a bull that I saw early Saturday morning already has amazing growth(he was a 7 point last year). 

I guess just like all humans aren't the same beings,  same goes with the animals.

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Re: elk still carrying antlers from last year?
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2015, 11:45:29 AM »
Heavy antlers fall off earlier than lighter spikes.

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Re: elk still carrying antlers from last year?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2015, 11:55:24 AM »
Saw spikes still packing last week in North Bend.
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Re: elk still carrying antlers from last year?
« Reply #4 on: May 05, 2015, 06:13:08 AM »
Yes sir, very common for spikes not to lose their spikes & carry them into the following year, too many do not lose their velvet & will carry that on as well.

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Re: elk still carrying antlers from last year?
« Reply #5 on: May 05, 2015, 06:44:31 AM »
Wow I never knew that. On the bright side the spike is a elk I've never had on cam before

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Re: elk still carrying antlers from last year?
« Reply #6 on: May 05, 2015, 07:01:09 PM »
I always see branch bulls into late April

 


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