Same buck?

[blackveltbowhunter]

It depends a lot on what animal I am after.  I am assuming the sheds you posted are from a Blacktail, if so then mixed terrain of heavy timber with fern is where I tend to start. If those are mule or bench sheds then its different and my former posts are also ammended

[huntnfmly]

Different buck
The angle of where they attach to pedicle is alot different and I don't think in one year would change that much

[Tradhunter]

Agree on different buck but similar genetics. I have found sheds almost identical to each other for size and shape with only one having a little eye guard. Also to me I would think a 1/4 mi apart for a blacktail is not likely unless it was pushed hard to leave his area. I could be wrong though.

[youngbull]

I used to think the core area was small also but i think in larger areas to cover after lots of scouting. Especially during the rut 1 to 2 mikes is nothing for chasing a doe.

[Tbob]

I think different buck too.. there’s that little “crook” at the tip of the one antler and not on the other. I would think that trait would carry over from year to year.. but dang those are some beautiful sheds!