I haven't been avoiding you, just so many other good posts to read.....my point was you must have been out in the field back in December to find antlers when you did. You don't think that stresses deer right in the middle of the winter when they are settling in. There are *censored*es, I agree. I assume you are pooint ing your finger at me as I am the one tlaking about shedding at the time and I have been out some. NOT NEARLY what I normally do, for the reason you are trying to defend. I try my hardest to be low impact, and you know what, just might scare a deer or two, but most that I encounter I walk right by without too much issue. I think thats why there are pictures on here. I agree with your point, but in order to find an antler you need to go look. Unfortunatley mostly what I am finind are boot tracks. Way of th eworld I guess. I have my limits, I'm sure you have yours.