ATA you've been reading too many Field and Stream's. Elk start shedding their antlers after rut, which is typically over in November. How do I know? I grew up in Wyoming. I've seen some pretty good sheds around Christmas.
The antlers would still not be anywhere near fully grown back. WAKE-UP
You need to fast forward to post #18 and learn from BIGASSTY. He's got it all right except the 5X6 in his story.