SportsAugust 19, 2026

antlerless

ANT-ler-les

Definition

Referring to a deer that lacks antlers, specifically used in the context of hunting regulations and licenses.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'antelere', related to the branching headgear of a deer, combined with the Old English suffix '-leas', meaning 'without' or 'lacking'.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe specific harvest authorizations available for hunters during the 2026 gun deer season.

Shots from the Hip: Fall sports begin this week

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Pierce County Journal

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