Antler Amble
with DCP
Late winter and early spring mean one thing for whitetail deer
enthusiasts: sheds! Join a naturalist at Worth Family Preserve on
Spring Hill Rd. just north of St. Rt. 502 West on Saturday, February
25th at 2pm to look for shed antlers. During the late winter, when the
amount of daylight is very low, the bucks’ bodies will break down the
connective tissue, and the antlers will fall off. Not all antlers fall
off in pairs though. Matched sets have been found miles apart.
Participants will see if they can find any sheds or at least signs of
these large mammals in the area. Remember to dress for the weather and
for walking off-trail and to meet at Worth Family Nature Preserve. Call
the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165 for more information about this
free and exciting program by your Darke County Parks.
Photo - Shed antlers are a great source of protein, fat, fiber,
calcium, and phosphorus for rodents like squirrels.
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