when do we look for shed on the eastern side

[mitch328]

I was woundering when to look for shed on the eastern side and some tips on finding them on this .THANKS

[bow4elk]

It's best to wait to start looking so you don't pressure wintering animals.  They can get stressed very easily this time of year.  In my opinion you should stay out of winter range until spring (April/May).  Pushing animals around any sooner can kill them.  Greed overrides many folks' good judgement and with growing competition in shed hunting, you can expect the state to regulate it more in the future.  So do you part and wait till spring.  Nothing will beat putting in lots of boot time.  Good luck!

[klickriverchromer]

It's best to wait until spring (April/May).  There thats what he really was trying to say mitch.  or just wait until you start seeing me post pics.  as far as finding the sheds, you'll have to do some serious glassing of animals and scouting during snow melt.  south slopes melt first so animals typically hang close to them.  not to say you'll never find sheds in north or shadey slopes.  good luck. 

[wastickslinger]

It really depends on where you are at. If the snow has melted and critters are getting around easy that pressure isn't really a big deal. Here in the basin we dont get much of a winter so they critters never get stressed. Just use your better judgement.

[Elkslayer]

Mitch,
If your new to this I would highly recommend letting some of us with a little experience get out there and check things out first then well let ya know.

I have already picked up six fresh ones but they were right out of my yard.

[wazzuhunter]

I agree with bow4elk.  It is best to wait for the snow to melt down some and give the deer and elk some rest in the winter.  There's no need to push those animals around when they are already fighting to survive during the winter months.  Although some bucks start shedding in January, its better to leave the wintering areas alone and not pressure the animals.  I know a lot of people get out there early but I tend to wait until a the snow subsides a little and the weather warms up so the animals aren't getting pushed around.

[Pathfinder101]

found this one on opening day of turkey season above Dayton.  Actually saw the bull, he was still carrying it.  I saw him with 6 other bulls.  They were all growing their new velvet, and this dude hadn't finished dropping yet.  I went to go investigate the hillside they were feeding on, and spooked them.  When they went over the next ridge, I noticed that none of them were packing that left antler.  I followed the trail and found this shed in the middle of it.  Blood still on the base.