How much is a mule deer shed worth?
Here are some of the most common questions that I receive each year from people either just getting into selling shed antlers or experienced veterans who want to know what their 200” mule deer set may be worth….
| Selling price for matched mule deer shed antlers | |
|---|---|
| 180″ | $200 |
| 200″ | $400 |
| 210″ | $450 plus |
What is the world record for deer antlers?
The current world record typical whitetail is the famous Hanson buck, which has just over 213 inches of net antler. It’d be fitting for the record to fall in 2019, just one year removed from a new world record non-typical whitetail and muley.
What is the biggest deer shed ever found?
According to the official measurer, this biggest sheds the Iversons have ever found are as follows: Antler 1: 82-3/8 inches. Antler 2: 92-7/8 inches. With an estimated inside spread of 20 inches, this buck’s rack would score a whopping 195-2/8 inches as a nontypical whitetail.
What is the world record mule?
The tallest mule ever was Apollo who measured 19 hands (1.96 m, 77 in) and was owned by Herbert L. Mueller of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How long do shed antlers last?
Every year, whitetail deer, mule deer, elk and various other hoofed mammals shed their antlers. The dropping of the antlers may take place within 24 to 48 hours, but the entire shedding process may take as long as two to three weeks before the antlers actually fall off.
Are deer sheds worth money?
As you can imagine, brown antlers are worth the most considering they are the freshest antlers that have been found….
| Antler Type | Average Price per/lb |
|---|---|
| Deer (Grade A; Brown) | $10-$14 |
| Deer (Grade B; White) | $6-$8 |
| Deer (Grade C; Chalk) | $1-$2 |
| Elk (Grade A; Brown) | $12-$16 |
How much are deer sheds worth?
Hard whites are averaging $8 to $11 per pound, with chalk at $1 to $3. Brown deer sheds will see prices anywhere from $10 to $14 per pound, hard whites from $6 to $8, and chalks at $1 to $2. Every year sees different average prices, and every area will be slightly different as well.
What state has biggest mule deer?
Colorado
Colorado: Colorado is king no matter how you slice the data. It puts out the most and biggest record mule deer bucks of any state in the country.
How wide was Popeye the mule deer?
The biggest set being picked up the winter of 1997 that scored 240″+ and was just over 41″ wide. This is also where the legend came to an abrupt end. In March of that same year he left the Wyoming winter range and was never seen again. Many have speculated as to what happened to him but no one really knows.
Do deer antlers rot?
Antlers are made of bone or calcium which doesn’t decompose as flesh does. Some do get carried off and chewed on by members of the canine family. If they are buried by leaves and soil they will eventually breakdown but not quickly.
What eats deer antlers?
Squirrels, porcupines, mice, chipmunks, ground hogs, rabbits, opossums, raccoons, coyotes, dogs, and even deer have all been witnessed munching on antlers. Of those, I would say squirrels, porcupines, raccoons and mice are the most prevalent antler shavers and crunchers.