Shed antler deer hunt brings out nature enthusiasts looking for a buried treasure

Josiah Freidhof (right) shows off the antler he found on Saturday with his sister, Kaitlin, looking on. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Josiah Freidhof looks for more antlers after he already found one on Saturday at the Fossil and Prairie Park near Rockford. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Emilee Sande located a deer antler with the help of her mother, Diane Sande, on Saturday at the Fossil and Prairie Park near Rockford. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

People listen to Floyd County Naturalist Heidi Reams talk about deer antlers at the Fossil and Prairie Park near Rockford on Saturday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Found antlers sit on the table inside the Fossil and Prairie Park near Rockford on Saturday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra