Colorado Parks & Wildlife – CPW News Release GUNNISON, Colo. – Because of the severe winter in the Gunnison Basin, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has put a special regulation in place that prohibits shed antler collecting until May 15. Under established regulations, collecting is usually allowed to start on March...
Here’s another true-false quiz about antlers. Can you get them all correct? It hurts to shed antlers False Antlers are meant to be shed. On the rare occasion a female member of the species develops antlers, she generally doesn’t lose them. The antlers stay in velvet and often grow very...
Treasured by many, antlers are often in high demand. Some hunters actually use shed antlers as rattles to call in deer. More varied uses include use as a hand tool in flint napping, jewelry making, and even making gorgeous heirloom home accessories. Even better, antlers are naturally shed by deer...
Hunting for antler sheds is rewarding not only if you’re selling your finds, but also just because of the feeling of excitement you get every time you find an antler hung up in a tree branch or half-buried in a pile of leaves. It’s a legitimate way to feel like...
We’re heading back to school for a true/false quiz as we look at what we really know about Antler Sheds. Antlers are only found on male members of the Cervidae family. FALSE While this is true for “most” members of the family, including deer, elk and moose, female carribou...
Antlers from elk, moose and several varieties of deer are used to make stunning chandeliers, furniture, interior accents, and more. There is something majestic about these organic creations that make them stand out as amazing focal points in home decor. But, you may wonder, where do all of these antlers...
A popular trend in the home is painted antlers in interior design. Paint the ends of antlers different colors, create stripes, or paint an entire antler chandelier for a unique look. Here are some suggestions for painting antlers for interior design projects: 1. Choose a minimalist color palette Antlers have...
Finding and Re-Purposing Antler Sheds Looking for antlers shed by deer in the great outdoors can be an enjoyable hobby. An OPB.org article entitled “Shed Deer Hunting,” discusses the art and sometimes addictive activity of finding beautiful, natural antlers. People have found many creative and practical uses for these gifts...
The elk antler chandelier is one of the most iconic, distinct images of the American West It’s literally made from the bull elk, an animal that embodies the rugged landscape it wanders. Even though elk are absent from many parts of the United States their shed antlers look great in any home,...
Natural décor is all the rage right now, which is why more people than ever are using antlers in interior design to accent their home. Here are some antler design trends you may want to follow yourself. Sculptures Antlers in interior design are increasingly being used to create sculptures that...
