desert horns

[antler addict]

Anyone find any horns in the desert yet?

took a trip out there all weekend, most snow ive ever seen out there this time of year, still about 13 inches in places

[elkrack]

I know of a nice set pulled out of there a couple weeks ago!
That’s quite the set your holding in your avatar pic!

[antler addict]

I know of a nice set pulled out of there a couple weeks ago!
That’s quite the set your holding in your avatar pic!

right on! do you know if anyone has any pics of the set, always love seeing what people are picking up,

also, thanks, unfortunately sold that set last year, i have sold 3 sets in years past that went anywhere from 360-380, and some singles that were pigs, always pops back in my mind and regret it every day. officially done selling horns, rather just be able to look through a huge pile of horns when im to old to hike

[Rainier10]

Anyone find any horns in the desert yet?

took a trip out there all weekend, most snow ive ever seen out there this time of year, still about 13 inches in places

You live in Cashmere and shed hunt the Desert unit?  Is there a reason?  Not trying to be a jerk just curious.  I would think you would just shed hunt right there.

[MtnMuley]

Really?

[Rainier10]

Really?

Yes really.  I am assuming that you would do the same by your response.  Why would drive over an hour away to shed hunt when there are 4-5 great units within 30 minutes?

[MtnMuley]

The same reason I drive to the Blues, Idaho, Oregon, and Colorado every year. Because I can,
 and over the years I can pick up quadruple the amount of horns and twice the quality of most horns I can pick up within an hour of my house.

[Old Man Yager]

I know of a nice set pulled out of there a couple weeks ago!
That’s quite the set your holding in your avatar pic!

right on! do you know if anyone has any pics of the set, always love seeing what people are picking up,

also, thanks, unfortunately sold that set last year, i have sold 3 sets in years past that went anywhere from 360-380, and some singles that were pigs, always pops back in my mind and regret it every day. officially done selling horns, rather just be able to look through a huge pile of horns when im to old to hike

just curious, what is a ballpark asking price for a decent set?

[Rainier10]

The same reason I drive to the Blues, Idaho, Oregon, and Colorado every year. Because I can,
 and over the years I can pick up quadruple the amount of horns and twice the quality of most horns I can pick up within an hour of my house.

Good information.  I had no idea there was quadruple the amount of horns that are twice the quality in the desert unit versus the units closer to his house.

[MtnMuley]

I guess a guy just has to learn things on the internet these days rather than putting boots on the ground like many of us had to do.

[Rainier10]

I guess a guy just has to learn things on the internet these days rather than putting boots on the ground like many of us had to do.

I never left the units next to his house because I was doing so well in them.  Didn't realize there was a better option and that is why I asked the question.  Desert is actually closer to me and way easier hiking.  Maybe that is why the horns get so much bigger there, easy hiking around so all the feed goes to the antlers or something.

[Bone collector 13]

No deer in the desert. Move along

[JimmyHoffa]

I guess a guy just has to learn things on the internet these days rather than putting boots on the ground like many of us had to do.

I never left the units next to his house because I was doing so well in them.  Didn't realize there was a better option and that is why I asked the question.  Desert is actually closer to me and way easier hiking.  Maybe that is why the horns get so much bigger there, easy hiking around so all the feed goes to the antlers or something.

Could be the geology of the area.  Places with better mineral contents, usually have better density in the nutrition.  Certain desert areas seem to have lots of mining/minerals. 
A comparison between the Cascades and the various coastal mountain ranges through Oregon and Washington, the coastal mountains were from the subduction zones and glacial rebound--so not a great area for minerals.  The Cascades are volcanic and have a bit more, so even with similar terrains and climates one area can have better antler building capabilities even though the mountains aren't even 100 miles apart.

[NOCK NOCK]

       @Rainier10

[MtnMuley]

I guess a guy just has to learn things on the internet these days rather than putting boots on the ground like many of us had to do.

I never left the units next to his house because I was doing so well in them.  Didn't realize there was a better option and that is why I asked the question.  Desert is actually closer to me and way easier hiking.  Maybe that is why the horns get so much bigger there, easy hiking around so all the feed goes to the antlers or something.

I always had you pegged as a wetside guy. How long have you resided on this side?

[antler addict]

Anyone find any horns in the desert yet?
took a trip out there all weekend, most snow ive ever seen out there this time of year, still about 13 inches in places

You live in Cashmere and shed hunt the Desert unit?  Is there a reason?  Not trying to be a jerk just curious.  I would think you would just shed hunt right there.

to answer your question, as a hunter i feed off of knowledge and personal goals, gaining experience and exploring new areas. I   sleep, eat and breath the outdoors, my dad grew up in mosses lake and new the potholes like the back of his hand, told me the biggest mulie he ever seen he saw in the desert, now i think the desert is the coolest place to me, i always enjoy just the time i spend out there even when i dint pick up sheds or bag a dog. i have just as much of a right to be there as you or anyone else

[Rainier10]

Anyone find any horns in the desert yet?
took a trip out there all weekend, most snow ive ever seen out there this time of year, still about 13 inches in places

You live in Cashmere and shed hunt the Desert unit?  Is there a reason?  Not trying to be a jerk just curious.  I would think you would just shed hunt right there.

to answer your question, as a hunter i feed off of knowledge and personal goals, gaining experience and exploring new areas. I   sleep, eat and breath the outdoors, my dad grew up in mosses lake and new the potholes like the back of his hand, told me the biggest mulie he ever seen he saw in the desert, now i think the desert is the coolest place to me, i always enjoy just the time i spend out there even when i dint pick up sheds or bag a dog. i have just as much of a right to be there as you or anyone else

Fair enough. Personal connection is a great reason and I wasn’t saying you don’t have a right to be there. I’ve seen big deer at potholes just never thought to shed hunt there. The biggest deer I’ve shot was in the entiat. Biggest shed I’ve found was in Swakane. That is where I do my shed hunting when I’m not working the property  at my second home in eastern Washington. Yes I’m a west side guy that has also owned a second home in eastern Washington for twenty years.  Im kind of always shed hunting there and multitask by spraying weeds or planting trees. 6,000 trees and counting. Sheds considerably less.

Thanks for the reply.

[elkrack]

I know of a nice set pulled out of there a couple weeks ago!
That’s quite the set your holding in your avatar pic!

right on! do you know if anyone has any pics of the set, always love seeing what people are picking up,

also, thanks, unfortunately sold that set last year, i have sold 3 sets in years past that went anywhere from 360-380, and some singles that were pigs, always pops back in my mind and regret it every day. officially done selling horns, rather just be able to look through a huge pile of horns when im to old to hike

Don’t have permission to post pictures of the sheds. Probably high 160s maybe 170.

That’s tough to part with sheds at least for me I don’t get to get out often enough!

[teanawayslayer]

Anyone find any horns in the desert yet?
took a trip out there all weekend, most snow ive ever seen out there this time of year, still about 13 inches in places

You live in Cashmere and shed hunt the Desert unit?  Is there a reason?  Not trying to be a jerk just curious.  I would think you would just shed hunt right there.

to answer your question, as a hunter i feed off of knowledge and personal goals, gaining experience and exploring new areas. I   sleep, eat and breath the outdoors, my dad grew up in mosses lake and new the potholes like the back of his hand, told me the biggest mulie he ever seen he saw in the desert, now i think the desert is the coolest place to me, i always enjoy just the time i spend out there even when i dint pick up sheds or bag a dog. i have just as much of a right to be there as you or anyone else

Fair enough. Personal connection is a great reason and I wasn’t saying you don’t have a right to be there. I’ve seen big deer at potholes just never thought to shed hunt there. The biggest deer I’ve shot was in the entiat. Biggest shed I’ve found was in Swakane. That is where I do my shed hunting when I’m not working the property  at my second home in eastern Washington. Yes I’m a west side guy that has also owned a second home in eastern Washington for twenty years.  Im kind of always shed hunting there and multitask by spraying weeds or planting trees. 6,000 trees and counting. Sheds considerably less.

Thanks for the reply.

coastie 😂😂😂😂😂

[Rainier10]

Anyone find any horns in the desert yet?
took a trip out there all weekend, most snow ive ever seen out there this time of year, still about 13 inches in places

You live in Cashmere and shed hunt the Desert unit?  Is there a reason?  Not trying to be a jerk just curious.  I would think you would just shed hunt right there.

to answer your question, as a hunter i feed off of knowledge and personal goals, gaining experience and exploring new areas. I   sleep, eat and breath the outdoors, my dad grew up in mosses lake and new the potholes like the back of his hand, told me the biggest mulie he ever seen he saw in the desert, now i think the desert is the coolest place to me, i always enjoy just the time i spend out there even when i dint pick up sheds or bag a dog. i have just as much of a right to be there as you or anyone else

Fair enough. Personal connection is a great reason and I wasn’t saying you don’t have a right to be there. I’ve seen big deer at potholes just never thought to shed hunt there. The biggest deer I’ve shot was in the entiat. Biggest shed I’ve found was in Swakane. That is where I do my shed hunting when I’m not working the property  at my second home in eastern Washington. Yes I’m a west side guy that has also owned a second home in eastern Washington for twenty years.  Im kind of always shed hunting there and multitask by spraying weeds or planting trees. 6,000 trees and counting. Sheds considerably less.

Thanks for the reply.

coastie 😂😂😂😂😂

Guilty.

  Good one buddy. Still chuckling. Thanks.

[Mfowl]

I can only guess that you Desert shed hunters are going to have some added competition after this thread. 

[trophyhunt]

I can only guess that you Desert shed hunters are going to have some added competition after this thread. 

[antler addict]

I can only guess that you Desert shed hunters are going to have some added competition after this thread. 

ehh, the desert unit and its potential for producing big deer is no secret and hasn't been for years really, so talking about it isn't a big deal to me, at least in my opinion

[boneaddict]

Feel free.   THere is alot of country out there.   You can roam aimlessly for hours out there and only find ticks...

[antler addict]

Feel free.   THere is alot of country out there.   You can roam aimlessly for hours out there and only find ticks...

interesting, only once have i not found a horn out there, guess i just get lucky every time

[Tbob]

Feel free.   THere is alot of country out there.   You can roam aimlessly for hours out there and only find ticks...

Definitely my luck!

[boneaddict]

Feel free.   THere is alot of country out there.   You can roam aimlessly for hours out there and only find ticks...

interesting, only once have i not found a horn out there, guess i just get lucky every time

and you miss alot of them too from all the white ones I find. LOL

[nwwanderer]

Kinda like biggie, they shape shift and all of a sudden they are stuck in your boot/tire.

[antler addict]

Feel free.   THere is alot of country out there.   You can roam aimlessly for hours out there and only find ticks...

interesting, only once have i not found a horn out there, guess i just get lucky every time

and you miss alot of them too from all the white ones I find. LOL

the amount of bs on the page is insane

[MtnMuley]

Hey, you started it

[boneaddict]

 Maybe they are just easier to see when they are white.

[benhuntin]

Feel free.   THere is alot of country out there.   You can roam aimlessly for hours out there and only find ticks...

interesting, only once have i not found a horn out there, guess i just get lucky every time

and you miss alot of them too from all the white ones I find. LOL

the amount of bs on the page is insane

Calm er down fella.


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[antler addict]

I can only guess that you Desert shed hunters are going to have some added competition after this thread. 

my apologies, never should have posted this thread

[Mfowl]

I can only guess that you Desert shed hunters are going to have some added competition after this thread. 

my apologies, never should have posted this thread

Post whatever you want, just don't be shocked when you show up to your spots and there is dudes all of over the place in your former happy hunting grounds. The internet destroys good spots!

[antler addict]

I can only guess that you Desert shed hunters are going to have some added competition after this thread. 

my apologies, never should have posted this thread

Post whatever you want, just don't be shocked when you show up to your spots and there is dudes all of over the place in your former happy hunting grounds. The internet destroys good spots!

from stupid mistakes like i made, ill learn my lesson

[snake]

I can only guess that you Desert shed hunters are going to have some added competition after this thread. 

my apologies, never should have posted this thread

Post whatever you want, just don't be shocked when you show up to your spots and there is dudes all of over the place in your former happy hunting grounds. The internet destroys good spots!

Couldn't agree more.  Hard to understand for a lot of guys.Rule #1 about horn hunting is don't talk about horn hunting period.