Shed Hunting - License Requirement

[irishevox]

Why is this thread still going... it is apparent no one wants it to happen.

[bone head]

 

Why is this thread still going... it is apparent no one wants it to happen.

[Old Man Yager]

Don't forget to register your sheds with the Feds!

That's taking it a little too far, don't be unreasonable.  There is no reason for that, all we have to do it call the WDFW to schedule a shed sealing appointment within 72 hours of finding a shed.  And be sure to call in and check the hotline after March 31st to make sure the shed quota hasn't been reached in the unit you're hunting.

Hey, when they decide the sheds are to dangerous for us to have, they got to know what you've got, so they can be prepared, SWAT team and all that good stuff. You can have my sheds when you pry them from my cold dead hands!!

[JimmyHoffa]

So would an elk shed with more than five points be an assault shed?  Who really need more than five points anyways?

I kind of snicker at the dangerous comments.  As kids we used to take skulls with antlers off the fence and charge either with them.  Got a lot of busted up fingers, but nothing compared to what happened when parents got home.

[10heiau]

I guess I am not shocked that a region of the state famous for producing huge bull elk; that commands $40-60k in an auction tag, is generating increasing regional/national interest from shed hunters to the point that some concern is/may be warranted now or in the near future.

While a hunting license may not be the best answer I think fly4fish was starting a thread about a potential need for the future of protecting valuable resources.  Some states have shed hunting training requirements or even shed hunting seasons which limit when folks can collect sheds...most of this is geared at not adding additional pressure to already vulnerable animals coming off winter.  Thank You, fly4fish, for highlighting an issue that at least one other person thinks might warrant consideration.  Don't let these "dumbest idea ever" posts get you down...critics are dime a dozen.  Guys who get things done to conserve resources we all care about...far and few between.

Thank you for putting it so eloquently, idahohuntr. I enjoy following fly4fish's posts. I have a lot of respect for him not only for his displayed hunting ability but also for sharing many of his successes with the members of this site.

As a witness to some of fly4fish's underlying concerns, I agree that this is a topic that needs discussion. There will never be a solution that everyone agrees with. It's likely that no action will ever be taken towards this issue. Fly4fish stated a proposal; the disagreement from many of the members is understandable but the backlash is unwarranted. Why can't we discuss the underlying issue without the "dumbest idea ever comments"? I commend fly4fish for starting the discussion.

[time2hunt]

I also agree with fly4fish something need to be done. For all you Westsiders making comments need to see the harassment these animals get during shed hunting


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[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Harassment in some areas is an understatement. Using Snow machines running elk down to make there antlers fall off......

[bigbeamhunter]

Commercial shed hunting fee.

[fair-chase]

Harassment in some areas is an understatement. Using Snow machines running elk down to make there antlers fall off......

 

Harrasment is an issue that needs to be delt with. Personally, I would prefer increased enforcement over a license/pass/fee. But that's just me. In my areas snow machines aren't nearly the scourge that the so called "shed dogs" are. I have lost all patience for "shed dogs" as the majority of the ones I encounter cannot seem to differentiate between an antler on the ground and one on a live animal; and they end up running the herds into the ground.  Maybe that's their plan all along, to run them 'till the horns fall off.    Pretty sickening to see wintering elk exhausted, sweating, toungs hanging out, and panting from being chased by dogs all day. 

[ing]

Absolutely against this. I truly do not think this state needs any more fees or licence requirements.

Agreed!!

[Harbor_hunter]

Ridiculous idea

[Tom Tamer]

I am at the point where I can not read anything about them wanting more ..I am about to forget about all laws unless it has something to do with killing a humane .. I just seen where they want to tax how many miles you put on your rig  I swear this state is beyond fixable ! I need to kiss all my friends good bye and head back to my roots ...just watched a good show today on Pennsylvania and how hunting is deeply rooted into family life ... had tears in my eyes just thinking of all the good times I had back there ..I have had a lot of good times here too but I have seen way to much change in 26 yrs to love this state anymore ... I am sure you life longers feel it more than me 

AMEN Brother!

[pianoman9701]

People need to be reminded that removing sheds from the forest is illegal in many states. We're getting lucky that someone at our WDFW has overlooked this for quite some time.

-Steve

No, the people in those states should be ticked off that their state restricts them in collecting something that nature provides free and can be collected without harm to animals or habitat. It's one thing to levy restrictions which protect at-risk animals in their wintering grounds or the environment from damage. It's another altogether to charge us for a renewable resource on OUR land which costs nothing for the state or federal government to maintain.

[Landowner]

The worst harassers of elk for sheds in Columbia County are the local guys.  Some who spend so many hours lurking and sneaking around for sheds they seem to have no job or other purpose in life.   

[bigtex]

Alright, I looked it up.  To hunt sheds between Feb 1 and April 15th you have to take a FREE online course.

Basically it's a free permit. You have to show you completed the course in Utah.