Why Do People Take Deer Antlers: Medicinal, Commercial, and Hobbyist Uses
                                
                                
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                                Every year, male deer shed their antlers after the mating season, with the discarded bone providing a valuable resource for other animals and people. People take deer antlers for a wide range of purposes, including their use in traditional medicine, various commercial products, and as part of the popular outdoor hobby of 'shed hunting'.