shed antlers

[Rem700fan]

If you guys want to get rid of the non-sun weathered sheds...I'll take them. or if they are sentimental I can cut them up and turn them on my lathe into writing pens. like this...

Not that I have a bunch of sheds, but how many pounds of sheds make an even trade for a pen? I realize that may be a "depends" answer, due to shape, size, general condition, but just trying to get everyone a general idea for a trade. BTW the pens look great!

Some tips for shed hunting, check closely in areas that the deer have to either jump over or go under, fences, logs, low hanging limbs, etc. the jarring when they hit the ground seems to shake them off or knocked off when they go under something. When finding one, check in a 100 yard circumference area closely, if you are lucky you can find the matching one close by.

 

[Bertfish]

What laws?

I'd be curious about this too.

Also, what time of year should shed stations be set up? This could be interesting to try although I'm not sure I live rurally enough

 

[wilcam47]

some states dont allow you to take a skull with antlers...(mostly to cut down on poaching IMO)

Now is the time...if you see deer in your backyard theres probably bucks in the mix...

 

[Marshmallow]

I'm headed out next Sunday with my fiancé to see if we can find any.

 

[rgramjet]

My buddy shot a nice 10 point on the last day of VA antlered rifle season. When the deer fell, one of the antlers broke off. He grabbed the remaining antler to drag it and it snapped off in his hand.
I believe curse words were uttered.
Real time sheds!

 

[wilcam47]

My buddy shot a nice 10 point on the last day of VA antlered rifle season. When the deer fell, one of the antlers broke off. He grabbed the remaining antler to drag it and it snapped off in his hand.
I believe curse words were uttered.
Real time sheds!

Super glue

 

[foxtrapper]

No, threaded rods and epoxy!

 

[Hossfly]

1. Check near fences where deer jump/cross. Find the game trail where they cross.

2. Go driving at night, miles from the house in the ATV. Turns out, your tires will find them for you....

 

[foxtrapper]

I heard tractor tires work well to find them too LOL.

 

[Mr H]

For some reason, the wife won't ask, so I will...

She would like to have a shed (even just one side is fine) for her classroom.

Cracked and chipped is fine, as long as it's not a complete waste.

 

[CaptainAwesome]

Nice finds..............make sure you pay your MD state taxes on those sheds.

 

[justsand]

For some reason, the wife won't ask, so I will...

She would like to have a shed (even just one side is fine) for her classroom.

Cracked and chipped is fine, as long as it's not a complete waste.

if I find anything I will let you know

 

[Clovis]

For some reason, the wife won't ask, so I will...

She would like to have a shed (even just one side is fine) for her classroom.

Cracked and chipped is fine, as long as it's not a complete waste.

I can bring some wednesday, but I doubt they will let me into the Senate building with them

 

[Erno86]

I want to train my dog to go out and bring them to me.

Google: Shed dog training

The latest "March" Bowhunter magazine has an article about shed dogs.

I believe the most dominant bucks won't drop there antlers, until around April 15.

 

[marko]

I am watching 3 bucks along Beach Drive and when I don't see their horns anymore, I will go in there - it will be epic, and mushy.
I have watched them all winter...

 

[jmiller320]

The only shed I ever found was mowing a range at APG. Damn thing stuck in the tractor tire and I had to walk out to get help. One time we went in the Pine thicket behind the big ARL building looking for sheds. It was about 3:30 and we spooked a herd of deer right out into rush hour traffic. Never found any sheds that trip. I think the mice eat them really quick.

 

[rgramjet]

I am watching 3 bucks along Beach Drive and when I don't see their horns anymore, I will go in there - it will be epic, and mushy.
I have watched them all winter...

There are two 10 pointers that I've seen alongside Beach Drive and on my street. I have a pic of the from last summer when in velvet.

 

[Mr H]

I can bring some wednesday, but I doubt they will let me into the Senate building with them

We'll talk. Seriously.

 

[Clovis]

We'll talk. Seriously.

Now you're scaring me. Seriously.

 

[kmb]

I have 3 bucks in the conservation easement behind my house with racks on. Big boys too. I found what appear to be a matching set last spring around April. I will annotate to ensure I comply with DNR. I have been scoping the easement area where they all have been bedding down to see if I find any more. I'm really hoping to fine half of the 8 or 10 pointers. Good luck to all.