Shed Hunting | Top Mistakes Made by Shed Hunters
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It has been a mild winter thus far. Sunny days and high temperatures have thawed out the deer woods, literally giving way to spring fever. The warm weather is tempting bored and restless whitetail hunters off the couches and into the woods. They are prospecting for white gold, priceless trophies to any outdoorsmen or women, but most will not find even a single shed. Why? We can give you 7 mistakes you are making while shed hunting, and tips to correct them.
Wrong time
The biggest mistake made by far is shed hunting at the wrong time. If you are not finding antlers chances are you are too late or too early. Eager hunters bust deer off the property before they drop their antlers and get discouraged early, keeping them out of the woods later, when the sheds are actually there to be found. Waiting to late is even worse. Trespassers or squirrels have beat you to the sheds. As much as you hate to hear it, trespassers can and will take advantage of the off season. Thinking you are most likely not on the property in the cold weather means a buffet…and it’s not just sheds. Trail cameras, stands, and sheds are all in danger. Waiting to late might also spell some damage on the sheds, as squirrels with gnaw on them within hours of the shed dropping. There is a lot to be considered and learned when it comes to when bucks drop their antlers. If your eager to learn the best time for shed hunting dive into our article on when whitetails shed antlers.
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