A partial antler of the extinct deer, Eocoileus gentryorum, was discovered by volunteer Terry Tydings on February 25th, 2017.

This represents the oldest deer in the New World!

Terry Tydings with partial deer antler.

Terry Tydings with partial deer antler. Florida Museum photo by Eileen Durkin

Terry Tydings with partial deer antler. Florida Museum photo by Eileen Durkin

Eocoileus gentryorum antler cast from the Palmetto Fauna for comparison

Specimens had previously been known only from the Palmetto Fauna of Florida, which is slightly younger in age.

Eocoileus gentryorum is considered to be a primitive member of the present day white-tailed deer, Odocoileus virginianus.