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Why do some bucks keep their velvet? Answers to that and other reader questions – pennlive.com

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Question: Why do some deer hold onto the velvet on their antlers so much later in the year than most others?

Answer: A birth defect known as cryptorchidism leads to lower than normal production of testosterone, the failure of one or both testicles to descend from the abdominal cavity into the scrotum, the lessening of most male characteristics and, in antlered species, full development is never really reached and the velvet on the antlers is retained later than the normal velvet-shedding period in late August to mid-September.

Bucks suffering from cryptorchidism generally do not act like other bucks. They really dont take part in the mating battles and rituals. They usually do not make buck rubs or scrapes. Their necks do not swell. Their tarsal glands on the inside of the deers rear legs dont secrete their hormone-powered leakings. The antlers are not shed, remain in velvet throughout the year and continue to grow, but usually in abnormal patterns.

Question: I am a retired veteran with a 70 percent military disability and want to know how if at all that could affect me. I would love to use my ATV to be able to get back into the state game lands area I used to be able to hunt.

Answer: In addition to other special permits for disabled hunters, the Pennsylvania Game Commission offers a permanent disabled persons permit that also allows the holder to apply for a towing vehicle placard. That placard will allow the use of an ATV on designated state game lands roads open to ATVs.

There also are roads on state game lands specially designated to provide access for hunters who have been issued disabled persons permits. The land management supervisor in each of the commissions region offices can provide a current list for each county covered by that office: Southcentral, 814-643-1831; Southeast, 610) 926-3136; Southwest, 724-238-9523; Northcentral, 570-398-4744; Northeast, 570-675-1143; Northwest, 814-432-3187.

Question: Why do they call it the rut?

Answer: One of the most discussed topics among deer hunters, the rut is the mating season for ruminants like deer, bison and antelopes, as well as some other mammals like skunks and elephants. Its marked in males by an increase in testosterone, body bulk and muscling, glandular secretions, aggression and interest in females.

According to merriam-webster.com, use of the word rut to describe all that dates back to the 15th century. The Middle English rutte was derived from Middle French ruit for disturbance, which was derived from Latin rugire for roar.

Question: Does the ban on urine-based deer attractant in chronic wasting disease management areas include artificial urine scents?

Answer: According to the Game Commission, artificial scents are not banned under the existing CWDMA regulations. They must be fully artificial.

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Contact Marcus Schneck at mschneck@pennlive.com.

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