Personal opinions about shed hunting.

[boneaddict]

One reason I didn't pursue that career as I figured, my busiest work time would be in the middle of hunting season.  Maybe not necessarily true, but what persuaded me in a different direction. 



By the way Fowl, I hope you don't think I am persecuting the gentleman.     First of all he is a little more sensitive than the average member and I will tease him about it for the rest of his existence.   Second of all, its an important discussion as there are those that aren't aware of the issues as evident by the discussion. 

TRUST ME, I love shed hunting and have done my fair share.   I'd like to think I have made some good decisions lately, but even I have an itch to scratch, so I can relate. 

[Fowlweather25]

I completely agree with people having to thin of skin sometimes, and pokin a little fun is ok but when others start bashing someone it can get irritating. Your comments were mild compared to some in the beginning.  I do think it's ridiculous that people follow herds around and push them just to get some sheds, kinda like people glassing ducks and geese on the ground to identify banded birds right before they sloucsh em, it's unethical and not fair to the animal, I was simply trying to say that based on principal, no one on here knew whether that was his M.O. Or not.

[MtnMuley]

It seems to me that there are already closures in many areas considered to be the most sensitive areas.

Really, Dale?  Where are there muley wintering grounds that are in closure in the heart of this states muleys in Chelan/Okanogan counties?  For that matter, where are their "sensitive" muley wintering closures anywhere in the state other than the areas that are primarily closed due to them being elk wintering areas?  Personally, I don't know of any, but could sure be wrong.

[nwwanderer]

Very straight forward for me, if I find them I pick them up, it keeps them out of my tires.  I have had both tractor duals punctured by single antlers, inside truck duals toasted, combine drivers flattened and implement tires destroyed.  Very expensive little piles of calcium and phosphorous.  On a side note the WDFW once asked for an accounting so they could reimburse.  Accounting completed, never say a dime.  I digress, that was many years ago, they would pay now, right?

[bobcat]

I would be very upset if I heard the WDFW was using the very limited amount of money they have for reimbursing people for flat tires caused by shed antlers.   

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Boy I would be very happy with flat tires caused by shed antlers!

[nwwanderer]

They asked, I just complied.

[hirshey]

Congrats on the finds.. sorry you took the photo down before I got to see!

If you're responsible, you can maneuver around them without trouble... but there are plenty of people that can't. I watched a guy last year that pushed a group of 30+ animals over 2 miles; it seems he thought wherever they were is where he was going to find sheds. The only reason he stopped is because Eyeguard went up and talked to him about his behavior. Even then, he seemed to think he wasn't doing any harm. 

I went hiking the last three days and saw a fair amount of deer, none of which were too stressed by my presence. That being said, I didn't walk at them or grid or anything like that. Of course, I didn't find any sheds either...  But I did find 28 bucks all still packing, one that had shed, and two 2 points with one side missing.

[Arteman]

Boy I would be very happy with flat tires caused by shed antlers!

May be the only way to enjoy shed antler hunting in the future, Only allowed on paved roads from Dec to May. 

[antlerking]

wow 7 pages and all I did was post a pic of some sheds I found a couple 100 yards up on the hillside from  a MAIN ROAD. Boy imagine whats gunna happen when I acutally leave the road and find some bone.  I bet I dont post any pics thoe.  Its good for every one to vent a little, sum are honest, some are mad, some are jealous, and some just want to express there oponions, its all good.

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

The future of shed antler huntin looks bad everywhere. The WOLFS are eating them all. I predict and or speculate much like they do with oil prices antler prices will go through the roof!

[bow-n-head]

Everybody hide!!!!  nobody saw or talked about anything. If he asks, this forum is all about knitting sweaters!  if we stick to our story we should be okay guys.

Yes, I am a Fish and Wildlife Police Officer. I am not here to “make book" -- rather, this is an effort by our bureau to better connect law enforcement with the outdoor user. We hope to be as interactive as resources allow, and at the same time share accomplishments relative to efforts to protect your natural resources and hunting opportunities.

Having said that, I could really use some tips on knitting a sweater in realtree camo....

IDK I think if you knit a realtree camo sweater you may be hit with a copy write infringement or something like that.
Sorry I'm not internet police, just try'n to change the subject. Because if I had the time I would be out looking for bone too

[woodywsu]

Maybe someone can enlighten me on where all these closed wintering areas are. At the time, I can think of more wintering areas with no restrictions then I can of closed areas for mule deer. I only express my concern because I enjoy shed hunting and I see it being ruined by some bad apples which will lead to restrictions.
Remember these does are eating for 2 and possibly 3. Let them be for a while

[benhuntin]

Just got online and see 4 new pages im to lazy to read it.  Have you guys solved anything or are we goin in circles again.  Good luck fellas 

[Arteman]

Maybe someone can enlighten me on where all these closed wintering areas are. At the time, I can think of more wintering areas with no restrictions then I can of closed areas for mule deer. I only express my concern because I enjoy shed hunting and I see it being ruined by some bad apples which will lead to restrictions.
Remember these does are eating for 2 and possibly 3. Let them be for a while

I guess I cant really speak for the eastside, or for Muledeer.  Ill probably never shed hunt for Muledeer sheds, I like it but not so much that I'm going to drive across the state to do it.  Here on the westside the blacktail are not affected by it at all, so basically earlier I was referring to Elk so when I was talking major wintering areas that's what I was referring to.  Here just in my general area we have the mudflow, and jewel in Oregon that is closed, I once thought about going to Asotin for Mulies because I have hunted there a lot and there is motorized restrictions this time of the year there for wintering animals.  To make sence of it all ill talk in parables, I like to drink on occasion, ill do so responsibly, no driving, and not around my kids.  Everybody knows there is some bad seeds out there that do so irresponsible.  Now should they shut it down for everybody because few don't have their heads on straight?  I don't think anybody should have to lose their right to do something they love because of a few bad apples, its sad few have quit already even knowing they are responsible while doing it.  I'm WELL aware of the affects the stress can cause an animal, but this is only the extremist out chasing them around back and forth, and snowmobiles but Idk we only have snow over here for week and its gone.  I've walked right up on Elk in the timber here shed hunting by surprise and they just walk off without affecting them, they really slow down in the winter months.  I think when people get on this topic they only assume the worse and are so stuck on it that no matter what you say they only see the one picture.  It is definitely a over dramatized subject, and once again I know there is some bad apples, there is in everything people do, you shut it down for everybody and those will be the people still going.