Question...Small antler shed found...

[Marty1]

I found this nibbled shed in my backwoods yesterday about 60 yards from my house.   I'm not much of a shed antler hunter but am curious how old this particular shed might be. 

Any age thoughts from shed hunters out there that see old sheds all the time :?:

 

[patocazador]

I doubt that rodents have had enough time to do that much damage in just 2-3 months. It's likely that it was shed about 15 months ago .... unless you have a ton of squirrels around there.
Otherwise, it doesn't look all that old judging by the pedicle and base color.

 

[exMember]

waaaay to hard to judge them, especially after they've been sitting under the snow! I found a huge 8 point antler years and years ago, the top was bleached white but the underside still had good natural color. Best antler I've found yet!

 

[Marty1]

Actually, I do have lots a squirrels and chipmunks around my property.  Too many variables I guess :scratch: to age them... unless you are a wildlife biologist. :geek:

 

[Smokin' Joe]

Good antler to experiment on with your acorn formula.