elk still carrying antlers from last year?

[LeviD1]

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?

[Naches Sportsman]

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.

[xXLojackXx]

Heavy antlers fall off earlier than lighter spikes.

[jackelope]

Saw spikes still packing last week in North Bend.

[Elknut1]

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.

  ElkNut1

[LeviD1]

Wow I never knew that. On the bright side the spike is a elk I've never had on cam before

[blindluck]

I always see branch bulls into late April