Outlaw the sale of Shed Antlers

[HunterStrait]

Well, its just something we'll all just have to deal with, antler hunting has just increased in popularity, and will probably dwindle back down in a few years.
Hell, when i was hunting during modern firearm season for deer, in an area that's apparently hunted hard by shed hunters, i found a decent elk shed out in the middle of a grassy slope.

My advice,  look in the easiest places, most shed hunters look in the hardest places.

[Stein]

Again, I would like to see a problem statement at the beginning of the bill to clearly explain what measurable problem they are attempting to resolve.  Without it, people like me will mistakenly assume it is just a way to have more government intrusion, regulation, licensing and taxing where it really isn't needed at all.

[washingtonmuley]

Outlawing the sale of shed antlers? Dumbest thing I have heard in a while!!!!!

[stevemiller]

This is one of the most selfish threads Ive come across on this forum.The most Im entitled thread.Just think this is how it all started with the other horns that were banned,Then hunting them was all but outlawed.Buying anything made from it is all but outlawed (and their country is not doing to well either).I cant fish as much as some guys that dont work or fish for a living so I dont catch as many fish as them.OH WELL.I cant get my deer because there are to many hunters out on public land,GIVE ME A BREAK. 

[antlerking]

If they ban the selling of antlers how would I be able to afford the gas in my dirt bike and sled so I can get all the sheds? Wow 2 many dilemas PS I need some new boot laces!!!!!!

[NOCK NOCK]

I wouldn't be in favor of this idea at all. I do wish there was  a way to eliminate the jackwagons in their dirt bikes and snow machines running the deer all over the mountain. Side note. Pretty sure the jackwagon on the dirt bike chasing the deer up and down the hill in the entiat a couple weeks ago got busted.  That's good news.

I would be all for outlawing atv's of any kind on Any and all public land not designated specifay an orv park but that has nothing to do with sheds. I just see atv's as a plauge and would love to see them go

I would be all for outlawing people who drive their trucks/jeeps/cars of any kind on PUBLIC land. Every time I go into the mountains to recreate/hunt there are so many trucks.  Talk about a plague.
OR we could just ban people who like to long walk in the forest

[stevemiller]

I wouldn't be in favor of this idea at all. I do wish there was  a way to eliminate the jackwagons in their dirt bikes and snow machines running the deer all over the mountain. Side note. Pretty sure the jackwagon on the dirt bike chasing the deer up and down the hill in the entiat a couple weeks ago got busted.  That's good news.

I would be all for outlawing atv's of any kind on Any and all public land not designated specifay an orv park but that has nothing to do with sheds. I just see atv's as a plauge and would love to see them go

wow, with all the people that think like this its no wonder our economy is in the toilette.Do you (Longwalker) realize how much revenue things like atv's generate?Plates,tabs,gas,accesories,clothing,helmits,Discover pass,The list is long.

[bearpaw]

I wouldn't be in favor of this idea at all. I do wish there was  a way to eliminate the jackwagons in their dirt bikes and snow machines running the deer all over the mountain. Side note. Pretty sure the jackwagon on the dirt bike chasing the deer up and down the hill in the entiat a couple weeks ago got busted.  That's good news.

I would be all for outlawing atv's of any kind on Any and all public land not designated specifay an orv park but that has nothing to do with sheds. I just see atv's as a plauge and would love to see them go

wow, with all the people that think like this its no wonder our economy is in the toilette.Do you (Longwalker) realize how much revenue things like atv's generate?Plates,tabs,gas,accesories,clothing,helmits,Discover pass,The list is long.

I would also ask: Do you know how much fun atv's can be for the whole family?

Sure, I agree they shouldn't be used off-road all over the mountains but what is wrong with riding them any place you would take any other vehicle or on designated trails?

[raydog]

I wouldn't be in favor of this idea at all. I do wish there was  a way to eliminate the jackwagons in their dirt bikes and snow machines running the deer all over the mountain. Side note. Pretty sure the jackwagon on the dirt bike chasing the deer up and down the hill in the entiat a couple weeks ago got busted.  That's good news.

I would be all for outlawing atv's of any kind on Any and all public land not designated specifay an orv park but that has nothing to do with sheds. I just see atv's as a plauge and would love to see them go

wow, with all the people that think like this its no wonder our economy is in the toilette.Do you (Longwalker) realize how much revenue things like atv's generate?Plates,tabs,gas,accesories,clothing,helmits,Discover pass,The list is long.

I would also ask: Do you know how much fun atv's can be for the whole family?

Sure, I agree they shouldn't be used off-road all over the mountains but what is wrong with riding them any place you would take any other vehicle or on designated trails?

Atvs are great and lots of fun. But when the ride up around me when I'm hunting in a non motorized area it ticks me off Happens to me every year out here on GD land. I almost clubbed him with a Browning but he turned around haha

[stevemiller]

Dont condemn the good riders because of the few that break the rules.How many have seen hikers on trails marked stay on the trail and still go off the trails?I have .All user groups have those that dont comply,That doesnt make them all bad. 

[hunterofelk]

This thread gives me the impression selling antlers is easy.  I have not seen or heard of antler buyers since the 1990's.  I use to sell antlers when I lived in Montana, but the market fell out and I haven't seen a decent price for brown antlers.  Just is not worth selling antlers today at the same prices they were in the 1980's.

[Skillet]

What were they selling for in the 80's?

[AntlerHound]

Wow....hah... I guess a better question would of been.. How many of you would still shed hunt if you couldn't sell your bones........and hunterofelk selling antlers is easy...it's finding them that's not...I know of a company in Ennis Mt that will pay $14 for fresh brown... Can't imagine u were getting that kind of cash

[BLUEBULLS]

I know of the exact people that have you frustrated and upset. It's the guys who will cut down a tree on private property to cross the river for one set. It's the guys who go into a closed area early and run the elk out into poor habitat. It's the guys that see you  glassing a bull and tell you he's theirs. Outlawing the sale would eliminate some bad apples but would also hurt us all in the end. I don't sell any sheds and never will.

[DBHAWTHORNE]

I think we should outlaw anyone who shed hunts and doesn't sell the antler... It's just so selfish to find those antlers and keep them all to yourselves when you could sell them and help stimulate the economy. People need jobs! 

At very least we should redistribute some of the antler wealth from those dang antler hoarders. 30% of their best antlers per year to the antler poor would only be fair since it's everyone's resource!