In the woods: Antlers

by Apr 12, 2016Whitetail Deer

In the woods: Antlers

You can find some pretty cool things while walking in the woods and along back roads. I am going to try to share more of these finds with  you, more often. 

First up, these awesome antlers! They were on the side of a hunting cabin at the very end of a dirt road. 

4 Comments

  1. So cool! I'm still wondering why they're painted. Enquiring minds want to know.

  2. This time of year is the best for taking a walk in the woods- it's easier to see what's around.

  3. This is the best time of year to go for a walk in the woods! It's easier to see what's there without the leaves and new growth.

  4. I'm always looking for ideas for my antler sheds.

You May Also Enjoy…

Are you my father?

I am not sure if the target in the backyard has made the deer around here more relaxed or not, but for this fawn, it wasn't sure what to make of this thing that looks like a deer but doesn't move.  If this target can fool these deer, I am wondering if we could...

Less than 2 months!!!!

‘Til opening day of deer season! I know a bunch of people who are out in the woods this week looking for bears and moose season starts in a couple of weeks… but I am counting down the days til the whitetail and I come face to face (or scope to face). The more I think...

The Interview!

(From left, John Ford, me, Paul Fournier) Thank you to all who listened, called in, tweet'd and left me questions for the show! We had a blast and you can listen to it here. I swapped some great stories with these guys and they were so gracious and kind - they even...

Recent Posts

Meet The Author

Erin Merrill, author of And a Strong Cup of Coffee, is president of Women of the Maine Outdoors, a senior writer for Drury Outdoors, a contributor to the Northwoods Sporting Journal and passionate all things Maine, Hunting, and the Outdoors.

LEARN MORE >>