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Other Activities => Shed Hunting => Topic started by: wayner on November 30, 2010, 08:01:23 PM

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Post by: wayner on November 30, 2010, 08:01:23 PM: not much of a avid shed hunter so I thought you guys would know when moose start shedding their antlers?
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Post by: DeerThug on November 30, 2010, 08:28:23 PM: Saw good bull about a week ago and also a paddelhead, but I'd say better get ready.
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Post by: high country on November 30, 2010, 08:32:06 PM: mid january
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on November 30, 2010, 08:53:24 PM: I am trying to remember who shot the moose in late Oct (?) that had dropped, or was it Nov. ?
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Post by: high country on November 30, 2010, 09:11:18 PM: I will see a few hit the ground in mid to late december, but most will be in january. oct/nov would be rutting moose, was it a drop of broke off?
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Post by: BC CHASER on November 30, 2010, 09:22:01 PM: I saw 2 this weekend that were carrying one side.
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on December 01, 2010, 11:18:47 AM: Quote from: STIKNSTRINGBOW on November 30, 2010, 08:53:24 PM
I am trying to remember who shot the moose in late Oct (?) that had dropped, or was it Nov. ?
I checked and it actually was shot on the last day of the season, Nov. 30th (?) http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,12363.285.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,12363.285.html) picture Pg 30
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Post by: NWBREW on December 01, 2010, 11:32:38 AM: I believe a few are already dropping now.
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Post by: boneaddict on December 01, 2010, 06:24:49 PM: They have started now. Most moose will be shed by the 1st week of January. They are the first deer to shed in our region.
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Post by: WABONEHNTR on December 02, 2010, 08:25:55 PM: I have seen wt sheds already!
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Post by: huntnnw on December 03, 2010, 05:30:23 PM: I have seen a few whiteys missing sides already.. seen moose in prior years shed in November
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Post by: Shed Stud on December 05, 2010, 09:46:16 AM: Id like to see these wt sheds. Pretty early? Old or sick buck? I have known of some fresh sheds last week of december but its still real close to the end of the rut for any healthy buck to loose his defence.
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Post by: WABONEHNTR on December 06, 2010, 07:22:37 AM: Quote from: Shed Stud on December 05, 2010, 09:46:16 AM
Id like to see these wt sheds. Pretty early? Old or sick buck? I have known of some fresh sheds last week of december but its still real close to the end of the rut for any healthy buck to loose his defence.

I can take you to a place where a buck sheds every year a week before thanksgiving. A wt and he is very big.
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Post by: boneaddict on December 06, 2010, 07:26:36 AM: A bell curve always starts somewhere. Just like seeing a healthy buck still packing in May. Happens, just isn't average.

What I am interested in proving or finding out........some say animals shed almost the exact time every year (themselves I am talking) yet some say the bigger the buck/bull the earlier they shed. Can't really have it both ways. I've kinda seen it both so maybe again there is no hard fast reasoning behind it.
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Post by: high country on December 06, 2010, 07:30:05 AM: I saw my local bulls packin horn still this weekend......8 of them
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Post by: boneaddict on December 06, 2010, 07:31:30 AM: I assume you are talking moose???
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Post by: high country on December 06, 2010, 07:37:35 AM: yes, moose.......and a few elk
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Post by: high country on December 06, 2010, 07:42:27 AM: actually seen about a 130" whitey packin both sides too
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Post by: wayner on December 06, 2010, 12:11:20 PM: Miles thanks for the pm. With your advice I think I know of a couple of good spots (snow shows required). I will keep you posted. :)
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Post by: boneaddict on December 06, 2010, 02:10:54 PM: You live in the right area Wayner
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Post by: Elkslayer on December 07, 2010, 06:28:01 PM: Still packin in my area. :) Course hes not a big one either.
(https://hunting-washington.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi6.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy204%2FElkslayer%2FCDY_0055.jpg&hash=070df991e90b453998ad9d33d5bc63b39afdc7c1)
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Post by: videoman on December 11, 2010, 08:36:02 PM: Over in the NE right now hunting my raffle tags and my dad pick up a 4pt Wt shed. Saw 10 bull moose over the last couple days they still had them both.
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Post by: Devinshoe on December 17, 2010, 02:44:12 PM: Heard of a few moose running around with one paddle on there head and saw one photo of a one. So im hitting the hills tomorrow. Hopefully ill be posting some pics of paddles! :) :)
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Post by: Slayerz on December 17, 2010, 07:12:56 PM: I have had a few whitetails coming in that have shed, or are in the process. The first bald buck was on the 13th of Dec., which seems early to me since it was a young buck. Other than that, I now have one bald 3 point and a one horn spike.
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Post by: high country on December 17, 2010, 07:23:31 PM: moose in my hood are still packin. I saw 6 bucks last weds and they were all packin too. getting plose though.
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Post by: Shed Stud on December 18, 2010, 08:36:36 AM: Quote from: Miles on December 06, 2010, 07:40:22 AM
Quote from: boneaddict on December 06, 2010, 07:26:36 AM
A bell curve always starts somewhere. Just like seeing a healthy buck still packing in May. Happens, just isn't average.

What I am interested in proving or finding out........some say animals shed almost the exact time every year (themselves I am talking) yet some say the bigger the buck/bull the earlier they shed. Can't really have it both ways. I've kinda seen it both so maybe again there is no hard fast reasoning behind it.

I always say..."They shed when the antler falls off and hits the ground". Could be today, could be tomorrow, or it could be a month from now. There are certain times when I expect certain things to happen, but almost every year while shed hunting I see things that just make me scratch my head. I've gone so far as to keep detailed records on calenders with dates of sheds found, numbers found, location, past snow storms and amount of accumulation, weather, etc... and then use it to attempt to figure out exactly when they had to have shed their antlers. You can narrow it down as to a time frame for the majority, but even that can be off year to year. Yes, I'm a little crazy about shed hunting...I've know that for about 16 years now. :chuckle:
I too have been keeping a log of where,when,elevation,snow fall,temp,size...the list goes on. I'm trying to break it down but theres so many factors. I have however found the same bucks sheding in the same bed several years in a row but never at the same time :dunno: I think it's the mystery of the whole process that keeps me moving. Good luck to you all this season.
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Post by: huntnnw on December 19, 2010, 10:50:12 PM: mica unit is very well known for early dropping every year for whiteys, been hunting the area for 20 years, see bucks every year by late Nov dropping. I know of 3 bucks this year shot in Dec that had sides fall off when recovering them
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Post by: Tman on December 20, 2010, 08:06:48 PM: Has anyone found any moose sheds yet?
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Post by: high country on December 20, 2010, 08:27:52 PM: i was gonna go up yesterday, but saw the group of bulls I am watching in my spotter.......still packin'
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Post by: Basket Rack on December 20, 2010, 09:09:26 PM: Whitetail are starting to drop, a buddy has 5 browns already.
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Post by: Devinshoe on December 30, 2010, 12:06:33 PM: Any body finding paddles yet? I've gone looking a few times now but no luck.
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Post by: Elkslayer on December 30, 2010, 06:22:39 PM: Not even worth getting out and looking now! 13 inches of fresh snow on top of them now. :(
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Post by: wayner on January 03, 2011, 08:22:05 AM: Every time I start thinking about going it snows another foot :(. I'll just have to be patient.
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Post by: high country on January 03, 2011, 11:54:03 AM: seen a doosie my buddy grabbed last weekend.
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Post by: Devinshoe on January 03, 2011, 01:05:01 PM: Quote from: high country on January 03, 2011, 11:54:03 AM
seen a doosie my buddy grabbed last weekend.
Northeast washington area? Hmm i guess i'll be hitting the hills hard this weekend. Hopefully it quits snowing.
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Post by: wayner on January 04, 2011, 07:40:27 AM: Quote from: Devinshoe on January 03, 2011, 01:05:01 PM
Quote from: high country on January 03, 2011, 11:54:03 AM
seen a doosie my buddy grabbed last weekend.
Northeast washington area? Hmm i guess i'll be hitting the hills hard this weekend. Hopefully it quits snowing.

predicting 3-6 inches on wednesday and flurries thursday and friday, good luck if you do make it out.
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Post by: HornHoarder on January 08, 2011, 05:10:13 PM: I went looking for moose antlers for my first time this year today. I struck gold too! Actually brown. I found a nice matched set in the first hour and and half. I came across the first one laying at the base of a rub tree. Then circled around and found the other side about 200 yards away shortly later. It was awesome. I had to cut the day short but will look more tomorrow.
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Post by: shedcrazy on January 08, 2011, 05:34:47 PM: Nice set!! Good luck with some more. :drool:
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Post by: Devinshoe on January 08, 2011, 06:10:02 PM: Great set off paddles!
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Post by: HornHoarder on January 09, 2011, 05:17:54 PM: Hey shedcrazy, thanks for wishing me luck. I went back out today and found another matched set. I cant believe it! I found this pair literally laying on top of each other, mostly covered in snow, after about 3 hours of looking. Anybody else finding any paddles?
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Post by: Alan K on January 09, 2011, 05:57:14 PM: Right on HornHoarder!

What type of terrain are you looking for them in? Reprod, open timber, fresh cuts etc.?
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Post by: Devinshoe on January 09, 2011, 06:45:12 PM: Another great set! Nice work !
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Post by: HornHoarder on January 09, 2011, 07:42:25 PM: Quote from: Alan K on January 09, 2011, 05:57:14 PM
Right on HornHoarder!

What type of terrain are you looking for them in? Reprod, open timber, fresh cuts etc.?

Hey Alan K, I found both sets in the same general area, maybe a half mile apart. It is mostly open timber with some pine thickets. there are also several brushy areas where the moose feed. I found them in the buckbrush.
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Post by: Shed Stud on January 10, 2011, 08:07:54 AM: Nice work! This thread has been on for a while nice to see some bone!
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Post by: NWWAHunter on January 12, 2011, 01:33:01 PM: Hey Wayne this is jake... been thinkin about headin to my moose spots soon. Your welcome to join if you'd like, hit me up!
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Post by: wayner on January 13, 2011, 09:45:35 AM: Hey Jake. P.M. sent. I might of sent two :dunno:
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Post by: shedcrazy on January 16, 2011, 10:25:33 PM: Quote from: NWWAHunter on January 12, 2011, 01:33:01 PM
Hey Wayne this is jake... been thinkin about headin to my moose spots soon. Your welcome to join if you'd like, hit me up!

Can I come to!!! :chuckle:
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Post by: wayner on January 17, 2011, 09:14:54 AM: Quote from: shedcrazy on January 16, 2011, 10:25:33 PM
Quote from: NWWAHunter on January 12, 2011, 01:33:01 PM
Hey Wayne this is jake... been thinkin about headin to my moose spots soon. Your welcome to join if you'd like, hit me up!

Can I come to!!! :chuckle:
It will cost you and you will have to be blindfolded...Did I mention buying lunch? :chuckle:
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Post by: shedcrazy on January 17, 2011, 09:33:59 PM: Quote from: wayner on January 17, 2011, 09:14:54 AM
Quote from: shedcrazy on January 16, 2011, 10:25:33 PM
Quote from: NWWAHunter on January 12, 2011, 01:33:01 PM
Hey Wayne this is jake... been thinkin about headin to my moose spots soon. Your welcome to join if you'd like, hit me up!

Can I come to!!! :chuckle:
It will cost you and you will have to be blindfolded...Did I mention buying lunch? :chuckle:

No problem!! I'll gladly buy lunch, and blindfold away
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Post by: PickNbone on January 19, 2011, 09:42:03 PM: hey, looking for a moose shed for a project live in a area where no moose live can anybody help willing to pay what the going rate per pound is
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Post by: MADMAX on January 20, 2011, 06:43:12 AM: PickNbone

http://cgi.ebay.com/Moose-Antler-shed-/290522696733?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a4808c1d (http://cgi.ebay.com/Moose-Antler-shed-/290522696733?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43a4808c1d)

cheaper than the gas to drive over but no where near as much fun