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Title: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2015, 01:12:00 PM: Anybody findin any? I've found 4 so far, with my lovely assistant.

A single...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/IMG_2804_zpscb264a0a.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/IMG_2804_zpscb264a0a.jpg.html)

A matched pair about 8' apart in a clover plot...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/IMG_0884_zpsf3c2d540.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/IMG_0884_zpsf3c2d540.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2015, 01:34:00 PM: Heres todays, the squirrels had barely gotten a taste of it, glad we got it when we did.

Starting to snow now, so we will be done for a bit...

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/IMG_0924_zpsem7okyxv.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/IMG_0924_zpsem7okyxv.jpg.html)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/IMG_0925_zpsll2hembl.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/IMG_0925_zpsll2hembl.jpg.html)

PS, the dog weighs 45# ! This was on the lease, hope somebody gets him this year!! :pray:
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: A.S. on February 28, 2015, 02:05:00 PM: I found a year old shed a couple weeks ago.

This morning I saw two nice bucks still carrying both antlers. Guess we still have a while to wait.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: fulltimetrapper on February 28, 2015, 02:52:00 PM: Haven't found any yet. But with all the snow its kind of tough. Looks like we may get a thaw in a few days. An ill be out there hard
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: David Flanrey on February 28, 2015, 04:02:00 PM: Kenny, I hope the owner of that last shed you posted comes by me this November at about 15 yards. And I hope I don't miss!! :laughing:
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: CoachBGriff on February 28, 2015, 04:28:00 PM: A buddy and I hunt pretty hard together, and these are what we have come up with so far! The deer with the awesome brow tines, we have sheds from 3 years in a row now!

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b542/CoachBGriff/IMAG0253_zpsk4hlhmpa.jpg)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b542/CoachBGriff/IMAG0256_zpsbsgr4ucs.jpg)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b542/CoachBGriff/IMG_3024_zpsyvkhosyq.jpg)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b542/CoachBGriff/IMG_3028_zpsp2dnmggu.jpg)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2015, 04:33:00 PM: I hope so too David!! :thumbsup:

Nice goin Brad!! :clapper:
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Post by: wetfeathers on February 28, 2015, 04:46:00 PM: Just one here so far. I picked this one up in early January. WAY too much snow here now.
(http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o629/wetfeathers1/271ff588-893c-4607-8a19-760529600e8d_zpsyhtigsik.jpg) (http://s1151.photobucket.com/user/wetfeathers1/media/271ff588-893c-4607-8a19-760529600e8d_zpsyhtigsik.jpg.html)
(http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/o629/wetfeathers1/DSC06503_2_zps5bsiytlv.jpg) (http://s1151.photobucket.com/user/wetfeathers1/media/DSC06503_2_zps5bsiytlv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2015, 04:51:00 PM: Michael, you need to find the bad boy that dropped that this fall!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: NIGEL01 on February 28, 2015, 04:56:00 PM: Cool, I must not have the talent for seeing them. I've only found one in the past 15 years!
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Post by: Matty on February 28, 2015, 04:58:00 PM: Man guys. These are great!
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Post by: stykbow67 on February 28, 2015, 06:20:00 PM: The pup looks to be doing real well Kenny! That's awesome :thumbsup:

Steve
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Tree Killer on February 28, 2015, 06:22:00 PM: I've found 51 buck sheds so far...with 9 sets.

Here's a few of my photos...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Jan20thsheds3_zpsojl3rmzm.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Jan20thsheds3_zpsojl3rmzm.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Jan20thsheds_zps8wcjjikx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Jan20thsheds_zps8wcjjikx.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Jan23shed1_zpsmxbsfkog.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Jan23shed1_zpsmxbsfkog.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Jan23shed2_zpshtjnqty6.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Jan23shed2_zpshtjnqty6.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Jan24shed1_zpskglkpeie.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Jan24shed1_zpskglkpeie.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Jan29shed1-3926_zpsgla89qi2.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Jan29shed1-3926_zpsgla89qi2.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Jan29shed3-3931_zps5ec8jewd.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Jan29shed3-3931_zps5ec8jewd.jpg.html)

my son Luke and I had a nice day hiking in the mountains.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Jan29shed5-3939_zpsrrkee1cj.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Jan29shed5-3939_zpsrrkee1cj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2015, 06:23:00 PM: Man!! You guys are getting it done out there Ron!!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: archer66 on February 28, 2015, 06:50:00 PM: Took may lab out yesterday....didn't find any shed's just one old dead head.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2015, 07:06:00 PM: Mine isn't finding em either, but she keeps me going!! She is 5 month old, maybe she will pick it up.
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Post by: ron w on February 28, 2015, 07:09:00 PM: Outstanding stuff......
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 28, 2015, 07:17:00 PM: I envy you guys who can fin sheds this time of year. Two days ago, I ventured off the path only to find myself up to my navel in snow :scared:
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: YORNOC on February 28, 2015, 07:22:00 PM: Me too, even with snowshoes I'm sinking up to my knees. No shed hunting here until late April for sure.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: wetfeathers on February 28, 2015, 07:44:00 PM: Great pics guys. I'm gonna love this thread.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Tree Killer on February 28, 2015, 07:47:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by kennym:
Man!! You guys are getting it done out there Ron!!
We've had a mild winter Kenny...hardly any snow. The bucks started dropping early also, and moving up to higher elevations. Found a few lately at close to 4000 ft, much higher then most years.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Tree Killer on February 28, 2015, 08:02:00 PM: Here's a few more photos from Blacktail country...

Two years ago I found a giant buck shed that was chewed and a year old. I searched for the other side that year and again last year to no avail. Several weeks ago I was in the same are and found a few fresh sheds, but I spotted something in the wide open, and as I got closer I could see it was a big antler...and as soon as I got up to it I realized it was the mate to the giant from 2 years before! Counting the eyeguard it has 9 points and very heavy!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Feb12shed2_zpsblg8vtvc.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Feb12shed2_zpsblg8vtvc.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Feb12shed3_zps01dmjc7f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Feb12shed3_zps01dmjc7f.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Feb12shed6_zpsrnzcyf9e.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Feb12shed6_zpsrnzcyf9e.jpg.html)

Here they are...Reunited and it feels so good!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/Feb12shed7_zpswanqidfv.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/Feb12shed7_zpswanqidfv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on February 28, 2015, 08:14:00 PM: An antler would never make it 2 years here Ron, rodents love em!!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: slivrslingr on February 28, 2015, 10:46:00 PM: Headed out again tomorrow (hopefully). I've been finding a few old ones, but nothing brown. Here in SoCal, the sun bleaches them out really fast, so you have to get on them quick!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: slivrslingr on February 28, 2015, 11:07:00 PM: A few pics of some old ones. Time to find some brown!

This made my day! Black bear skull.
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/nipponarcher/P1040593_zpsxzwbewie.jpg)

Big, heavy and tall.
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/nipponarcher/P1040608_zpsnd3gdzg1.jpg)

Buried matched set.
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/nipponarcher/P1040631_zpsbz7zsahk.jpg)

A couple future big boys!
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/nipponarcher/P1040638_zpsaptm7opb.jpg)

The days haul and my assistant.
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/nipponarcher/P1040641_zpss6kfwcpd.jpg)

Same deer? Both sets found within a half mile of each other.
(http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/nipponarcher/P1030422_zpsef6suyms.jpg)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Florida lime on February 28, 2015, 11:17:00 PM: Wow Ron, you must have a bunch of deer around to turn up those that quick ! :eek:
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 01, 2015, 07:44:00 AM: Good stuff guys. keep them coming.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Sockrsblur on March 01, 2015, 09:04:00 AM: I love this thread. I've been following deer trails all over in my snowshoes with no luck but it's nice to be outside if your dressed right...

(http://i.imgur.com/6mvl1Yp.jpg)

Deer beds look like holes... (http://i.imgur.com/Gpb8X1p.jpg)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: LITTLEBIGMAN on March 01, 2015, 10:14:00 AM: My Jayne has found 4 so far me ZERO! but 40 degree temps are in the 7 day forecast. I'll be covering some ground after we have a little melting action. Man you guys out east wont see Green Grass till June
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kat on March 01, 2015, 10:29:00 AM: Keep em coming. Good stuff right now.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Tree Killer on March 01, 2015, 12:47:00 PM: I found a BIG 5pt on Feb 15th high on a ridgetop and searched for several hours trying to find the mate. My buddy Kyle found a tall 4pt the same day on the edge of some timber, but we weren't able to locate his match either.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/feb15sheds3_zps9cebpfed.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/feb15sheds3_zps9cebpfed.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/feb15sheds2_zpshrzfna66.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/feb15sheds2_zpshrzfna66.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/feb15sheds1_zpseyz9cdc4.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/feb15sheds1_zpseyz9cdc4.jpg.html)

I went back on the 25th to try and find the matches before it snowed. After looking in the immediate vacinity for several hours I went up the ridge into the big timber and started searching. Lots of windfalls and debris on the ground making it almost impossible. I had looped around and heading back down the ridge when I spotted an antler in the faint trail I was following and BINGO! The match is a big 4pt and was a 1/4 mile from the 5pt. Feels good to get lucky now and then!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/feb25shed1-4251_zpsx5mbx20f.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/feb25shed1-4251_zpsx5mbx20f.jpg.html)

Here's the 4x5 set together...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/feb25shed3-4258_zpseynnzjgx.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/feb25shed3-4258_zpseynnzjgx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: PaulDeadringer29 on March 01, 2015, 01:09:00 PM: Ron, what species of deer are you finding all these sheds for? I love how dark they are.
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Post by: kennym on March 01, 2015, 01:27:00 PM: NICE, Ron!!
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Post by: Kopper1013 on March 01, 2015, 01:41:00 PM: Do you guys search in particular locations, I can't seem/never have found one
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on March 01, 2015, 02:04:00 PM: I'm far from being good at it, but you have to look where the deer spend their time in Jan/Feb around here. Good eats and bedding and trails between is good for a couple...

Maybe somebody that finds more will help you/us! :D
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: slivrslingr on March 01, 2015, 08:44:00 PM: PD29, those are Columbia blacktail sheds from the Cascade Mountains in Oregon. Beautiful deer and bucks that make it to that size are near impossible to kill, they get big for a reason!

Ron, that is an amazing buck! Great job finding his sheds!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: PaulDeadringer29 on March 01, 2015, 09:03:00 PM: I was thinking Blacktail but wasn't 100% sure. Thanks.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Tree Killer on March 01, 2015, 09:33:00 PM: Yes, these are Cascade Blacktail bucks. They spend the summer in the thick timber and higher country and migrate to the winter range when the rut kicks in.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Shinken on March 01, 2015, 10:20:00 PM: Something is wrong with the server tonight....

[Nev-uh had so many dubba posts before Rob! A gnu personal rekord on Trad Gang....]
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Shinken on March 01, 2015, 10:09:00 PM: ditto
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Post by: Shinken on March 01, 2015, 10:10:00 PM: ditto
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Post by: Shinken on March 01, 2015, 10:11:00 PM: ditto
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Post by: Shinken on March 01, 2015, 10:19:00 PM: ditto
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Shinken on March 01, 2015, 10:14:00 PM: TREE KILLA !!!

:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

Those are some *nice* blacktail sheds - I find that last matched pair to be particularly attractive!

Thanks for sharin' the pics!

Keep the wind in your face!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Tree Killer on March 02, 2015, 10:59:00 AM: Quote
Originally posted by Shinken:
TREE KILLA !!!

:notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:

Those are some *nice* blacktail sheds - I find that last matched pair to be particularly attractive!

Thanks for sharin' the pics!

Keep the wind in your face!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:
Thanks David...was pretty happy to match up that last set!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Tree Killer on March 02, 2015, 11:03:00 AM: One day I strolling along a brushy ridge and came upon a nice antler laying in the trail, when I go up to it I spotted an antler hanging 10 feet away in some willows. I thought it was a matched set, but then I realized they were both left side antlers!

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/twosheds-1010386_zps6olsrmkz.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/twosheds-1010386_zps6olsrmkz.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/hangershed-1010388_zpsvik3l19l.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/hangershed-1010388_zpsvik3l19l.jpg.html)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/twolefties-1010389_zpsqd35fpkb.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/twolefties-1010389_zpsqd35fpkb.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 02, 2015, 05:45:00 PM: Ron, as always your cleaning up on beautiful antlers. You could start a side business selling those things!
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Post by: helo on March 04, 2015, 01:45:00 AM: Great finds Tree Killer, I went out last week got snowed on had a good time no sheds.
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Post by: Terry Green on March 06, 2015, 10:48:00 PM: Great post guys.....thanks for sharing.
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Post by: Sockrsblur on March 11, 2015, 10:49:00 PM: Happy to contribute... finally! :)
Our snow melted down the past couple days so I took a good look and found a couple...

(http://i.imgur.com/eVK2MSN.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/b0Nb7OG.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/3gCtXSY.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/5Jpb09Q.jpg)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 12, 2015, 05:46:00 PM: I need to get out because I need to find another one or two for crafts.
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Post by: Wudstix on March 12, 2015, 06:13:00 PM: They should just be dropping here in Central Texas. End of last month saw several running with both still on.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Tree Killer on March 12, 2015, 07:52:00 PM: Found this set in a bed recently...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/feb8sheds1-1010394_zpsel8gxw6q.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/feb8sheds1-1010394_zpsel8gxw6q.jpg.html)

Then 100 yds away I found this cool looking 3pt.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v117/treekiller/shed%20pics/feb8sheds2-1010396_zpspau47mhl.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/treekiller/media/shed%20pics/feb8sheds2-1010396_zpspau47mhl.jpg.html)
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Post by: Sockrsblur on March 12, 2015, 07:54:00 PM: Beautiful pictures tree killer!
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Post by: Tree Killer on March 12, 2015, 10:29:00 PM: Thanks James!
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Post by: Wudstix on March 12, 2015, 10:47:00 PM: They should be dropping very soon here in South Texas.
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Post by: CoachBGriff on March 12, 2015, 10:50:00 PM: It's good to see I'm not the only person this nerdy about finding hunks of antler! Here are a few more I found the other day. It's been a pretty good year so far. I've found 12 in all now.

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b542/CoachBGriff/IMAG0282_zpsvtgahjhc.jpg)

(http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b542/CoachBGriff/IMAG0273_zpsqvvkwvdz.jpg)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Shinken on March 12, 2015, 11:50:00 PM: That is a *GNARLY* one Tree Killa!

:archer2:
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Bobtulowiecki on March 13, 2015, 06:18:00 AM: Guys this thread is getting me fired up during my morning coffee. Although I do not have many to show for I love looking for antlers with my dog. He found a beautiful half rack 8 a couple years back. Hoping the snow is not too deep after work to give it a shot. Good luck to all- Spring is here (for now at least!)
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 13, 2015, 07:44:00 AM: Good Luck Bob. I hope to take a peek this weekend.
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Post by: Bobtulowiecki on March 13, 2015, 05:58:00 PM: Thanks Charlie. man does it feel nice to be in the 50s
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Post by: Jayrod on March 14, 2015, 04:03:00 PM: (http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn15/jrod4220/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03/20150314_141520.jpg) (http://s300.photobucket.com/user/jrod4220/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-03/20150314_141520.jpg.html)

What a successful day I had today on a 4hour walk this is my best day ever with a total of 10 and 3 matching sets 2 sets look like good up and comers this yr!!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on March 14, 2015, 08:23:00 PM: Great job Jarrod!

Hope you run across those dudes this fall!
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Post by: Jayrod on March 14, 2015, 08:35:00 PM: Thxs Kenny I hope I do also should be nice bucks!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 14, 2015, 10:08:00 PM: Nice Haul Jarrod!
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Post by: Ric O'Shay on March 15, 2015, 08:15:00 PM: Here is a matching set from this year.

(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_2225_zpsesrqv0lk.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/bard9l/media/IMG_2225_zpsesrqv0lk.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Chuck Janssen on March 15, 2015, 11:01:00 PM: Put on some miles last weekend. Only found one 2 year old. But still a bunch of snow. But tons of sign. Will be back in two weeks and snow should be gone.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: wapiti792 on March 16, 2015, 12:54:00 PM: Pretty good weekend...3 sheds, all middle aged bucks. Covered 8 miles or so in 2 days. I am sure I walked past some. My pup did some hide and seek with "her" sheds. Showing some interest :)

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/wapiti792/image.jpg3.jpg) (http://s147.photobucket.com/user/wapiti792/media/image.jpg3.jpg.html)
*My walking partners

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/wapiti792/image.jpg2.jpg) (http://s147.photobucket.com/user/wapiti792/media/image.jpg2.jpg.html)
*Mulie lookin

(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r296/wapiti792/image.jpg1.jpg) (http://s147.photobucket.com/user/wapiti792/media/image.jpg1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: J. Cook on March 17, 2015, 11:48:00 AM: Man! What's your secrets???? In 20 years of being in the woods, I've NEVER found a single shed. Those of you that do it often with success - what's your method?
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Goose smasher on March 17, 2015, 12:21:00 PM: Man, you guys have been doing very well this year! We still have a lot of snow but after three days of walking I finally found my first one of the year.
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/wildturkeyhunter/20150316_104525_zpsmbelfukz.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/wildturkeyhunter/media/20150316_104525_zpsmbelfukz.jpg.html)
(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/wildturkeyhunter/20150316_104611_zpsxboz02zt.jpg) (http://s58.photobucket.com/user/wildturkeyhunter/media/20150316_104611_zpsxboz02zt.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: FerretWYO on March 17, 2015, 03:54:00 PM: The hound puppy and I found this giant this weekend.

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1967.jpg~original) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/rburtis1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1967.jpg.html)

(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii51/rburtis1/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1969.jpg~original) (http://s261.photobucket.com/user/rburtis1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1969.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Blaino on March 17, 2015, 04:06:00 PM: Quote
Originally posted by kennym:
An antler would never make it 2 years here Ron, rodents love em!!

Quote
Originally posted by J. Cook:
Man! What's your secrets???? In 20 years of being in the woods, I've NEVER found a single shed. Those of you that do it often with success - what's your method?
I'll find a peice of a shed form time to time. Dang Squirrels!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Jon Kaw on March 17, 2015, 07:41:00 PM: I got a chance to do some shed hunting today. I found these just inside some timber next to a pasture.
(http://i.imgur.com/FSYf1Pr.jpg)
They were laying less than a foot away from one another. :thumbsup:
Hope I can catch up to this guy in the next couple of years!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 18, 2015, 07:39:00 AM: Great Finds Guys.

Danny, that is a handsome matched set, I hope you see him next year.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: pdk25 on March 18, 2015, 02:53:00 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/LdNJOQE.jpg)

Found this monster the day before yesterday.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Jim Brennen on March 18, 2015, 09:10:00 PM: Those are some nice sheds Jarrod,Good job
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Wudstix on March 18, 2015, 10:50:00 PM: RO'S that is a knarly beast.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on March 20, 2015, 08:19:00 PM: Anybody can find those big antlers, it takes a lotta luck to find these..... :biglaugh:

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0041_zps5jrzskik.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0041_zps5jrzskik.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Bobtulowiecki on March 20, 2015, 08:27:00 PM: Kenny- that's hilarious. My dog and I found a fork horn shed this evening and I was thinking the same thing. Yours will make a great bottle opener
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on March 20, 2015, 08:43:00 PM: My pup was there, she picked it up and handed it to me,but can't give her credit for finding it.

Hadn't thought of a bottle opener! Good idea!!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: David Flanrey on March 20, 2015, 09:41:00 PM: Kenny, you may have saved some one a flat tire. That would sure make a hole in a four wheeler tire.

Me, son and grandson went shed hunting last week. Didn't find any but sure found a good looking spot for next season.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on March 20, 2015, 09:54:00 PM: Yes it would! It was on my farm, so I know whose tire it would be most likely! :D

Here is a visual of how dainty it is, pictured with the shed from the lease found earlier.....

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0042_zps6knmuvxf.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0042_zps6knmuvxf.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on March 21, 2015, 11:41:00 AM: This mornings find, she didn't find it, we were just playing with it after we got home.

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0044_zpsh7gm5bhi.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0044_zpsh7gm5bhi.jpg.html)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d34/kennym/SANY0043_zps45yrhyp4.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/kennym/media/SANY0043_zps45yrhyp4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Shinken on March 23, 2015, 10:21:00 PM: What a *fine* dawg!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Enjoy the journey!

Shoot straight, Shinken

:archer2:
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: ron w on March 23, 2015, 10:24:00 PM: That dog is a real beauty........
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 24, 2015, 07:35:00 AM: Nice finds Kenny, Zwickey is getting big!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on March 24, 2015, 07:23:00 PM: Thanks guys, I've got a couple more sheds, just haven't got pics of em yet. One is a dandy but as usual couldn't find the other half!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Matty on March 24, 2015, 07:51:00 PM: Some great finds guys! We went out this weekend looking for antlers. And man did we find some GREAT elk antlers. There was one problem with collecting them though. ....
The were still attached to the elk... :biglaugh:
Few more weeks. I've seen them attached into April. Keep them coming
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: dhermon85 on March 29, 2015, 09:46:00 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/GtunIOA.jpg)
An easy find, not sure what he was doing there :)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: dhermon85 on March 29, 2015, 09:48:00 PM: (http://i.imgur.com/0dSiMQ4.jpg)
Close up
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Lady Frost on March 30, 2015, 09:05:00 AM: Great pics guys! Thanks for sharing. Really has me looking forward to someday sharing my own.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: kennym on March 30, 2015, 08:32:00 PM: Welcome Liz, if you know where they sleep and where they eat in Jan. thru March, look those places and trails between. Good luck!
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on March 30, 2015, 09:06:00 PM: Funny one Mr. Hermon......

What Kenny Said Liz, of course I have found all mine by accidentally tripping over them.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Whitetail Addict on April 01, 2015, 12:20:00 PM: Great finds everybody, thanks for sharing. I've found very few sheds over the years, but I've never intentionally looked for them either. I have run across several bucks that were killed the fall before and not found. I found a slammer of a buck, for around here anyway, during the late archery season one year. I know the guy that shot him earlier in gun season, so I cut the head off, and took it to him. From his reaction, you would have thought I gave him a new truck. I really don't need another hobby, but shed hunting sounds like fun, and I do have to do some turkey scouting anyway lol.

Bob
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on April 01, 2015, 07:09:00 PM: A few from Wudstix

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/1427766780.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/1427766780.jpg.html)

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/1427766774.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/1427766774.jpg.html)

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/1427766769.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/1427766769.jpg.html)

(http://i1135.photobucket.com/albums/m637/cjohntalk/1427766727.jpg) (http://s1135.photobucket.com/user/cjohntalk/media/1427766727.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Wudstix on April 01, 2015, 08:22:00 PM: Find most of mine walking the travel corridors, but have stepped on my fair share, as well. Found both of these in an open field about fifty yards from the road. I hunted @1/2 mile North of here this year. From bottom to top. Small one is an eighteen month old deer. Put my foot in picture for reference, about forty yards away found the skull. Put it on my cooler for reference @17" inside nine point with a couple broken G3 points, and a nice kicker on right side G2, my guess @6 1/2 Yr old. The tips had been chewed a bit. Someone did not look hard enough in archery season, still had a couple thin pieces of meat on the skull that the beetles had not cleaned up. iPhone pics.

Thanks C-R.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on April 03, 2015, 12:50:00 AM: Wow, some really nice finds on here. I hardly ever find sheds, and if I do, it seems to be an accident. I have maybe found half dozen in my whole life.
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Hopewell Tom on April 03, 2015, 06:59:00 AM: I've been itching to get out after this thread started, but we can't get rid of our snow.
3 Feet in the woods yet and more coming this weekend.
Maybe in June...
Title: Re: 2015 SHED ANTLER THREAD
Post by: Lady Frost on April 11, 2015, 08:35:00 AM: Thanks for the tips Kenny and Charlie. I have a long way to go before my first camping or hunting trip, but I have something to look forward to. :)