coueshunter Report post Posted March 6, 2003 When do most of the coues shed their horns? Is there any difference in the coues drop time between the southern deer versus maybe the unit 23 deer? Thanks, Allen................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted March 7, 2003 Allen, April-May is the peak time for Coues to shed their antlers. There is a good graph on my website that comes from AGFD research showing the timing of the life stages of Coues (births, antler growth, shedding, etc). The graph is in the Life Stages section under the Coues Biology section. Here is the link:Life Stages Section There is probably some variability in shedding dates from north to south, with northern areas shedding sooner than southern. I don't know exactly what the time difference is but I imagine it's a matter of a just a couple weeks difference. Some of the avid shed hunters that visit this web site will probably know better than I do. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prohunt Report post Posted March 14, 2003 Most of my shed hunting is in 23. They seem to drop mid-April. I think they are like elk somewhat. The mature bucks usually drop thier antlers first. Travis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted March 17, 2003 Thanks alot guys/gal. I hope to find a few intentionally this year........Allen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
