centerpin_drift Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 well folks, its that time of year again, the snow is melting making it possible to get into the woods and track the deer that eluded me during bow season. Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Or just want to get out and get some exercise? Hit your nearest deer woods and keep your eyes on the ground. So far ive found 47 sheds this season, including the racks from a few bucks i stalked all bow season and never got a crack at, just thought i would share some of my nicer finds; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Wow, that's insane. I've never found one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 WOW.... there must be a good population of mature bucks in your area to find all those sheds Beauty I've never found one either Question: Do you use the sheds for rattling while bow hunting?? Thanks for posting all those Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjack 7 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 If you want to check out a good site with a load of really monster sheds check out gussyoutdoors.com, The fishing and hunting pics are just OK. LOL It's work the view. Sorry gussy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerpin_drift Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Leechman, I do indeed use antlers for rattling while i bowhunt, and let me tell you the results are explosive. Ive done everything from hard rattling to light tickling and had bucks charge in my direction faster than i could get by release clipped on the string. This year i tagged one of my bucks by rattling him in, and the other i tagged grunting and rattling him, shooting both bucks within 6 yards. Some people strongly disagree with rattling, such as my hunting buddy, but i never leave home without them during bow season. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Leechman, I do indeed use antlers for rattling while i bowhunt, and let me tell you the results are explosive. Ive done everything from hard rattling to light tickling and had bucks charge in my direction faster than i could get by release clipped on the string. This year i tagged one of my bucks by rattling him in, and the other i tagged grunting and rattling him, shooting both bucks within 6 yards. Some people strongly disagree with rattling, such as my hunting buddy, but i never leave home without them during bow season.Mike Great Mike 6 yards that's pretty close..... doesn't leave you with much time for decision making LOL Are you in a tree stand or on the ground when you do this?? Jacques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 That's awesome. Something I want to try this year for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richyb Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Nice sheds , I like that split brow tine antler. The non typical stuff gets me goin. I have never had much luck rattling, but I keep trying. I do my shed hunting while im pre season scouting for turkeys. Just think , chances are those bucks will be bigger this fall for you to chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Nice, are those the apple orchards on the way to Blue Mountain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Thats awsome how you find so many....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerpin_drift Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Maverick, they are all found in orchards in heathcote and thornbury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 (edited) Is there a market for them? I have seen buck knives handles made of a part of the antler, but are there any other uses for them beside that and rattling? Just curious is all. Personally I would love to come across one of them. Anyways, nice pics. Edited March 14, 2009 by Hooked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Looked familiar and saw where you were from, I spent a summer up at Blue Mountain and there were tons of orchards all around there. Must be great places for deer for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gbfisher Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Ya dont have to go far. Close to the city usually gets some big Horns. Where they are not hunted and can really grow. A friend of mine over by the credit picks them up while walking his dogs as well. I think he has found 20 or so this year. Great Bigguns!!....To bad ya can't Bow hunt for them....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Very nice,I have found some monster sheds in woodlots around neighborhoods that wont let us in to bowhunt.Tell me more about that dog of yours. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxcowboy Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 wow, thats simply amazing ! I have only found 1 shed and 7 pt carcass all spring. great job. jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryC Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Exactly how hard do you have to swing a crutch to knock the antlers off a passing Buck? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
family guy Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Nice! Never found one myself, but I'll be keeping a better eye around some of the small streams this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 very cool for sure! thanks for the pics cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centerpin_drift Posted March 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Is there a market for them? I have seen buck knives handles made of a part of the antler, but are there any other uses for them beside that and rattling? Just curious is all. Personally I would love to come across one of them. Anyways, nice pics. There is a big market for any kind of antler art, infact ive sold quite a few pieces. I make everything from knives, coat/hat racks, and desk pieces, and currently working on making some prety cool lamps. Some of it I sell, some i make for myself; here are a few pieces ive been working on the past couple weeks hat rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Were heading out in the AM for a walk and see what we can find.Last spring we found just the butt end of a shed,but it was real thick. Great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinbanger Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 found a couple behind the house several years back before all the houses went up. find the odd one at our deer camp but most of them are pretty chewed up. amazing how many you have found. tb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Very cool creations you made there centerpin_drift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnAB Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Good job on the shed hunting. Some of those are going to be dandies this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 (edited) 2 hour walk this mornin and not one shed.We didnt walk the corn field as it was pretty soft and the mrs was with me.She did enjoy the walk in th bush though.Did see lots of deer and turkeys today.This warming up sure had tem out and about.The spring turkey hunt should be a good one. Edited March 15, 2009 by misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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