LOCKED BUCKS

Published on February 15, 2011
Duration: 4:40

This video documents a remarkable wildlife encounter where hunters discovered two whitetail bucks with locked antlers in a snowy field. One buck was deceased and partially scavenged, while the other was still alive and attached. The hunters successfully freed the living buck by carefully sawing through the locked antlers, showcasing their practical problem-solving skills in a challenging outdoor situation.

Quick Summary

Hunters discovered two whitetail bucks with locked antlers; one was deceased and scavenged, while the other was alive. They successfully freed the live buck by carefully sawing through the locked antlers, and the survivor was later seen with a sawed-off stub.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Locked Bucks Discovery
  2. 00:12The Grim Discovery: Locked & Scavenged Bucks
  3. 00:38Assessing the Situation: Two Days Locked
  4. 01:01Planning the Rescue: Sawing Antlers
  5. 02:26Freeing the Buck: The Antler Cut
  6. 04:01Outcome: Survival and Recovery

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to the two whitetail bucks found with locked antlers?

One whitetail buck was found deceased with a broken neck and had been partially scavenged by coyotes. The other buck was alive but still attached by its locked antlers, and the hunters successfully freed it.

How did the hunters free the live buck from the locked antlers?

The hunters used a hand saw to carefully cut through the antler of the deceased buck. This process required several attempts and caution to avoid injury while freeing the struggling live buck.

Did the buck that was freed survive?

Yes, the surviving buck ran away after being freed. A text overlay confirmed that the buck lived and was seen two weeks later with a sawed-off antler stub, indicating it recovered from the ordeal.

How long were the bucks estimated to have been locked together?

Based on the condition of the deceased buck, which had been scavenged while still locked, the hunters estimated that the two whitetail bucks had been locked together for at least two days.

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