Deer antler ID

[Randy Winkman]

Can anyone tell me what species of deer this is from? Found yesterday near Weir Wood in East Sussex. 20 inches long and 10 inches at the widest point.

[Boosted LS1]

I'd lean towards a fallow deer. Not all of them have flattened moose style antlers.

[Randy Winkman]

Boosted LS1 said:

I'd lean towards a fallow deer. Not all of them have flattened moose style antlers.

Cheers. I was put off that by the "palmate" description that they have (and that you mention). You could well be correct but I did wonder that it could be Sika?

I assumed when I got home that I'd go on line and find the obvious answer in about 20 seconds but it's surprisingly not like that . I was pleased to find out though that antlers are generally shed at exactly this time of year so I guess it's done it's job. No idea where the other one is mind.

[Byker28i]

Based on the price of them for dogs, thats a great find.