Sheds

[buckhunter21]

Been hearing here and there reports of guys finding shed antlers? Any one here enjoy looking for them?

 

[vwarren]

I looked today just because I was out in the woods but I think it's still a little early

 

[Bmrdude]

I always look, but haven't found any yet

 

[Boonl1776]

I'm primarily a mushroom hunter, but I enjoy heading into the woods in February for sheds. I've not had much luck, but its a great excuse to get out of the house, and get the legs back in shape for morel season.

 

[jjordan2840]

I take the kids out with me. We have waked our new property several times with no luck. Lots of big deer on the trail cams. I know they are there, I'm just not very good or lucky. I have friends that walk right to them all the time. I wish I had a shed dog.

 

[Crappiepro]

I've been several times over the years and still have yet to find any. Like mentioned above, I know guys that walk right to them LOL.

 

[ShelbyCo.]

I have never went out looking but plan to make this my first year! Like to just be in the woods but it would also be nice to find a few treasures!

 

[nbunga]

I usually go out a couple times every year. Never any luck. I Also have a buddy that's finds them like weeds. Of course he's the same guy that seems to win a gun at just about every other banquet he's at. But anyways I think it's a little early yet also.

 

[Boonl1776]

JJordan, I have a "shedding" dog. Does that count?

 

[jjordan2840]

JJordan, I have a "shedding" dog. Does that count?

I wish. I'd be set. Between the dog, cat, wife and daughter, there's always that kind of shed around.

 

[Sniper 79]

I love to look for them and have found a couple. I was upset to go to my secret lucky spot and the guy had bush hoged it the day before I got there. I may give it a shot this year but not untill later on.

 

[meyer4589]

I've never actually found one when I was looking for them. They usually pop up when you least expect it.

 

[harb7676]

I will be going out on a nice weekend for sure!

 

[I am the cheese]

If you have them and want to make a few bucks I buy them for different things that I make from them.

 

[bucmaster]

anyone have any luck with antler traps

 

[buckhunter21]

A few family members have tried some traps......no luck at all.

 

[bassmatt]

anyone have any luck with antler traps

What is an antler trap and how does it work

 

[vwarren]

An antler trap is when u drive some sort of rods into the ground around some sort of bait. The idea is that when the bucks stick their heads down to feed their loose antlers will get knocked off when they rub on the rods. Some people also just set their bait in a thick area or next to a fence.

 

[buckhunter21]

I was hoping to get out this weekend and search for some. With the snow pouring down, those plans were squashed.

 

[houndman]

I was out rabbit hunting the 13 of january and one of the guys with us found a small 4 point that is the 3rd one we have found huning since they extended the season