Elliot lost one of his antlers on a pivotal and challenging day, specifically the day he first encountered Boog. This unfortunate incident was one of several significant events that occurred consecutively for Elliot.
On that particular day, Elliot also experienced:
- Being kicked out of his herd by Ian.
- Getting run over.
- Being tied to the hood of a truck.
The loss of his antler was a part of this series of difficult circumstances, highlighting a period of significant upheaval in Elliot's life.