Don Leeding's black Labrador, Jackie, retrieves a shed antler in a Platte River valley woodland. For eons, man has been finding ways to put that cold wet thing on the end of his best friend's face ...

Other antler seekers nowadays even train their dogs to find sheds. Two late winter bucks, one still carrying antlers and one shed. Note the round spot on the smaller buck's head.

Walking in the woods and along the field lines, you never know what you or your dog may find — maybe even an antler that a nice buck recently dropped. White-tailed deer shed their antlers over ...

Dogs can be a big asset in shed hunting. Before you go, give your dog a shed to sniff and so they understand what they are supposed to find. As the forest changes, the deer change their trails.

Searching for deer antlers is a popular activity and can yield some real gems.

A Chester County woman and her talk explain how they find antlers in woods and field areas. They offer advice on uses for antlers. Here's why.