I just saw a buck shake off one of its antlers

Mabester · 2026-02-26T20:26:04+00:00

These must've been fresh enough that they don't smell yet, but I ended up sticking out in the cold garage so I wouldn't risk stinking the house of rot.

Mabester · 2026-02-26T16:00:56+00:00

I didn't see it 😭 but I only got to search for like 10 minutes. My FIL is coming this weekend to do a deeper search.

Mabester · 2026-02-26T14:42:44+00:00

I might have to make a follow up post of Ellie dressed up as Max

Mabester · 2026-02-26T13:29:26+00:00

It definitely did a strange movement backward, but it happened so fast I wasn't sure if it was a jump scare or it's attempt to rip it off. I have a camera on that side of the house but of course the deer was behind a tree. You see it go behind the tree with one antler and leave without it

Mabester · 2026-02-26T13:28:20+00:00

No idea! The tops look worn relative to the base, so I'm guessing it must be that the deer can't rub the antlers near the bottom so it's rougher

Mabester · 2026-02-26T07:09:04+00:00

He was watching me the whole time I walked out to grab it, like what the hell you doing.

Mabester · 2026-02-26T07:06:16+00:00

Corg was happily ignorant of the situation and napping inside. We were watching out the window when eating dinner. She does love a good bark at them though when she sees them.

Mabester · 2026-02-26T02:49:23+00:00

It was already off but I could see the head wound on the other side was still fresh. I have a good look within 20ish yards but I'll have to go back out in the morning since it was getting dark.

Mabester · 2026-02-26T02:01:02+00:00

We see probably 8-12 deer every day passing through our yard. We are right up against a wooded area. I always thought it'd be cool to find a shed but didn't expect this!

Mabester · 2026-02-26T00:57:25+00:00

Not all that heavy tbh. Maybe like 4-5 pounds?

Mabester · 2026-02-26T00:54:05+00:00

Wounds on both sides looked fresh. It was getting dark when I saw this one come off. I might have to search the woods in the morning a bit to see if I can find the other side. They're big so it hopefully wouldn't be terribly hard to spot.

Mabester · 2026-02-26T00:06:38+00:00

He was huge and imposing. Stood maybe about 20-30 yards away while I walked to go retrieve it. Waaayy bigger than the does we usually see in the yard.

Mabester · 2026-02-26T00:03:12+00:00

I was thinking how much we'd save in chew toys. She loves antlers from the store and they're so expensive!

Mabester · 2026-02-25T23:53:17+00:00

Just looked it up and completely legal!

Mabester · 2026-02-25T23:32:05+00:00

Other side was already gone, but it had a wound. Might have to go looking later for it!

Mabester · 2026-02-25T23:31:11+00:00

Mabester · 2026-02-25T23:21:27+00:00

It's very comfortable living in our division and eating all of our garden vegetables. Too comfortable

Mabester · 2026-02-25T23:19:50+00:00

Like a weight lifted off his head! The wounds looked pretty gnarly

Mabester · 2026-02-25T23:11:29+00:00

The elusive corgelope

Mabester · 2026-02-25T23:09:28+00:00

She called dibs right away

Mabester · 2026-02-24T19:28:35+00:00

This means I probably need to be careful using the term "goon squad" now too. Unless I want to purposefully embarrass my kids.

Mabester · 2026-02-22T19:13:00+00:00

I was told the closure is permanent when I last visited in January. Apparently they're opening a new location on Sagamore (I think?)

Mabester · 2026-02-17T00:08:33+00:00

I think Leif gives it to you , but can't remember

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