Ever wonder why moose shed their antlers each year? In this video, we explore the fascinating biology behind antler loss, ...

To borrow from Dickens, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” My brother Jim called, saying, “Let’s go on a ...

Each year shed hunters take to Montana’s wilderness in search of antlers left behind by deer, moose, elk and other large ...

Moose are the largest members of the deer family. If you have ever seen a male moose (called a bull), you know just how impressive they are, especially with their enormous antlers. What’s even ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — As spring returns to Montana, so do the shed hunters. Those who trek through forests and foothills in search of naturally dropped antlers from elk, deer, and moose.

Every year, wildlife -- deer, elk, pronghorn and moose -- naturally shed their antlers in the fall and winter, then grow a new set in spring and summer. For hikers going out in search of these ...

Ever wonder why moose shed their antlers every year? In this video, we explore the fascinating science behind antler loss—from seasonal changes and hormones to survival strategies in the wild ...

Big game animals are dropping their antlers across the West. Moose and whitetails have been shedding since January, followed by mule deer in February and elk through March. Shed hunters in the region ...

5. They shed their antlers every year. Moose lose their paddles every winter and grow new ones the following spring. “Antler growth is based on testosterone levels and day length,” Carstensen ...

Antlers are one of the most extravagant additions to an animal. The male ungulates (hoofed animals) that roam these lands use much of their energy to grow these appendages to help up their game in ...