Outdoors Hunting for shed antlers an anticipated rite of spring for members of N.D. family Family commitments kept brothers from this year’s excursion, but 3 newbies enjoyed their time in the field.

Dogs can be a big asset in shed hunting. Before you go, give your dog a shed to sniff and so they understand what they are supposed to find. As the forest changes, the deer change their trails.

Your odds of finding a shed whitetail antler are better now than they might have ever been — there’s simply a lot more deer. The recovery of the whitetail deer might be the greatest species ...

Shed hunting is all the rage among serious whitetail hunters these days, and rightly so. It’s a fun way to spend time in the woods and it’s a thrill to find the antler of a big buck you plan to hunt ...

There are approximately 280,000 Rocky Mountain Elk and about 400,000 mule deer in Colorado, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. East of I-25, shed hunting is allowed year-round on public lands.

Shed hunting is looking for the antlers that white-tailed deer (generally the bucks) shed annually, generally in winter. The bell curve of shedding peaks around mid-February.

Shed hunting is fickle. You hear stories of people finding 10 sheds in a day like they possess some internal magnet. Many of us who are not gifted with that extra sense search for hours to no avail.