Big Buck Shed Pics - Pack Giveaway!

[Founder]

How about a 2022 Mule Deer Shed Antler Photo Thread ... Pack Giveaway?

Share a few of your 2022 mule deer shed antler finds and you'll be in to WIN a nice daypack! Our friends at Bad Ass Outdoor Gear have got an Eberlestock Bandit to give away to one of you who shares a great 2022 Shed Antler Hunting Photo.

Feel free to post 4 or 5 or so of your best photos from this year, but post them in separate posts, as only the first photo in each post shows up as a thumbnail above. As they lay photos are always fun to see, as well as photos of you showing off your finds. ATL pics are the best though!!
Share a little detail about the pics too!

We'll run the photo contest for a few weeks and then I'll randomly pick a winner. Each photo shared will count as one entry and every 10 reactions that your photo gets will get an extra entry. Just a fun contest. We all love seeing the photos.

Thanks to Bad Ass Outdoor Gear for donating the prizes for the contests and PLEASE everyone, when you're in the market to upgrade your gear, please shop Bad Ass Outdoor Gear and give them a chance to earn your business for good. They've got a large selection of hunting gear for you to look through.

Here's the prize that's up for grabs.

 

[JPblind]

Trashy little buck.

 

[willfrye027]

Some nice California browns

 

[schmalie79]

Cali blacktail browns!

 

[Wyo_Roadhunter]

This sounds like a trap for us Wyoming residents, did the fish and game put you up to this???? ??

 

[eyeman]

Same for NV!

 

[MrsPodini]

Ever “heard” a buck drop? We saw this guy earlier in the day and got some pictures. Later on, we were walking a little ways from where we had seen him earlier and jumped him (still packing). He looked at us and took off through the trees, and we heard what sounded like antlers rattling. Thinking maybe he took off and knocked one off on a tree, we walked over to where he went into the trees, and, wouldn’t you know it, he dumped both sides! Don’t think we’ll ever get that lucky again ?

 

[huntercameron]

Ever “heard” a buck drop? We saw this guy earlier in the day and got some pictures. Later on, we were walking a little ways from where we had seen him earlier and jumped him (still packing). He looked at us and took off through the trees, and we heard what sounded like antlers rattling. Thinking maybe he took off and knocked one off on a tree, we walked over to where he went into the trees, and, wouldn’t you know it, he dumped both sides! Don’t think we’ll ever get that lucky again ?

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sweet ! what state did these sheds come from ?

 

[Lukegarrett2002]

this year has been pretty tough for deer sheds for some reason, just can quite get into ‘‘em like I used to. Anyways heres my favorite so far this year!

 

[publichunter1]

First muley shed of the year for me. It had been out there for a little too long but it was still a welcome sight.

 

[BUGLEnmIN]

Maddie’s first she’d hunt! She found 6 in on day and walked a total of 4 miles including a gradual 1200’ climb! 6 year old princess

 

[JPickett]

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Maddie’s first she’d hunt! She found 6 in on day and walked a total of 4 miles including a gradual 1200’ climb! 6 year old princess

Winner! That’s awesome. Loved taking my girls shed hunting when they were little.

May as well call it founder. Not beating the pink cowboy hat and matching sneakers

 

[Houndsman77]

Frist trip out girls had fun

 

[JP]

Black tail sheds over the last couple of years.

 

[NVPete]

Here in Nevada- can't even hunt until May 1st now - Closed/Illegal to possess antlers from Jan. 1 to Apr.30. But here's a few from last year in May- only time I was able to even get out and hunt!

 

[BUGLEnmIN]

Winner! That’s awesome. Loved taking my girls shed hunting when they were little.

May as well call it founder. Not beating the pink cowboy hat and matching sneakers

She’s my #1 partner!! Thank you!!

 

[Founder]

Let’s keep the thread to photo posts with antlers from 2022. Thanks

 

[Lukegarrett2002]

I found this set earlier this year on my way home from a work trip down south. I embarrassingly walked feet from the second side about 30 minutes prior to finding the first side (if you look closely you’ll see my boot track with the shed in the background in the second photo).

 

[SanPitch]

About as fresh as they come

 

[SanPitch]

 

[SanPitch]

 

[prairie_ghost]

Ever “heard” a buck drop? We saw this guy earlier in the day and got some pictures. Later on, we were walking a little ways from where we had seen him earlier and jumped him (still packing). He looked at us and took off through the trees, and we heard what sounded like antlers rattling. Thinking maybe he took off and knocked one off on a tree, we walked over to where he went into the trees, and, wouldn’t you know it, he dumped both sides! Don’t think we’ll ever get that lucky again ?

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If story/style points has anything to do with it, this is damn togh to beat! Even a quality 'on the hoof' pic to boot!

 

[elknr]

Set matched up this year

 

[Lil_Fish]

Here is a set that my boy found and my daughter picked up last year's 3.

 

[NPHunter]

 

[NPHunter]

 

[NPHunter]

Watched this one drop!

 

[JPblind]

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Tell the truth you knocked it off with a baseball bat while riding a snowmachine.

 

[NPHunter]

Tell the truth you knocked it off with a baseball bat while riding a snowmachine.

lol, I wish it were that easy!! I actually walked up on him and another buck bedded under a tree, he stood up and took a couple hops and it came off. Need to get back out and find the others, I found 3 singles in that spot, I think several were probably under the snow.

 

[JP]

Match set of black tail sheds picked up this year.

 

[schoolhousegrizz]

Didn't have much luck finding sheds but my boy found this one, well my wife did but she was with him so we let him think he found it, he is only seven?. Too bad it was chewed and broken up. G2 and G3 are chewed off and the cheater coming back between G2 and G3 had another cheater coming off of it, but chewed/broken off as well. Oh well still cool but would have loved to have found that 3 years ago.

 

[antlerradar]

Didn't have much luck finding sheds but my boy found this one, well my wife did but she was with him so we let him think he found it, he is only seven?. Too bad it was chewed and broken up. G2 and G3 are chewed off and the cheater coming back between G2 and G3 had another cheater coming off of it, but chewed/broken off as well. Oh well still cool but would have loved to have found that 3 years ago.View attachment 73668

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Judging by the lichen on that antler I am betting you would have liked to find it at least 15 years ago.
real nice antler.

 

[SS!]

Didn't have much luck finding sheds but my boy found this one, well my wife did but she was with him so we let him think he found it, he is only seven?. Too bad it was chewed and broken up. G2 and G3 are chewed off and the cheater coming back between G2 and G3 had another cheater coming off of it, but chewed/broken off as well. Oh well still cool but would have loved to have found that 3 years ago.View attachment 73668

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3? Try 20 years ago

Edit antlerradar beat me to it

 

[schoolhousegrizz]

Judging by the lichen on that antler I am betting you would have liked to find it at least 15 years ago.
real nice antler.

Thank you!

 

[elknr]

Set matched up this year

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This deer grew up in a subdivision near busy roads. Had my 7 year old with me and I found first brown antler. Then for this year me and him was obsessed in finding other side. Finally found it. Lying under a bedding spot under an old semi trailer in someone’s backyard. My son was estatic finally matching him up. Gross scored 221.

 

[hook1969]

Here’s a couple from this year

 

[headbones]

Didn't have much luck finding sheds but my boy found this one, well my wife did but she was with him so we let him think he found it, he is only seven?. Too bad it was chewed and broken up. G2 and G3 are chewed off and the cheater coming back between G2 and G3 had another cheater coming off of it, but chewed/broken off as well. Oh well still cool but would have loved to have found that 3 years ago.View attachment 73668

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Very nice antler. Cool getting kids outside picking up old cans, bottles, antlers getting them excited about that stuff.

 

[schoolhousegrizz]

Very nice antler. Cool getting kids outside picking up old cans, bottles, antlers getting them excited about that stuff.

Thanks!

 

[Hike4Elk]

Only saw the back fork sticking out of the snow - I lost all control when I pulled the rest of him out. Still looking for the match.

 

[huntercameron]

dang nice antlers you guys ! congrats to all

 

[podini]

I have been trying to let the dog pick up every brown I’ve walked up on this year, so I don’t have very good ATLs.. he’s running up to horns and standing by them, just doesn’t seem to get it that he’s supposed to bring them to me? Any advice for him would be appreciated! Here is a good day we had though!

 

[podini]

Here is a good day from brown town!

 

[podini]

The wife and I had a good day on this day too @MrsPodini. Thank you for supporting my habit.

 

[podini]

Didn't have much luck finding sheds but my boy found this one, well my wife did but she was with him so we let him think he found it, he is only seven?. Too bad it was chewed and broken up. G2 and G3 are chewed off and the cheater coming back between G2 and G3 had another cheater coming off of it, but chewed/broken off as well. Oh well still cool but would have loved to have found that 3 years ago.

That thing is a monster! Cool horn!

 

[podini]

Here is a set that my boy found and my daughter picked up last year's 3.

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Here is a set that my boy found and my daughter picked up last year's 3.

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Don’t post so much background. Kenilworth gets enough attention these days. And there’s still not anymore bucks!

 

[Lil_Fish]

Don’t post so much background. Kenilworth gets enough attention these days. And there’s still not anymore bucks!

Says the guy that posted the location. I am not worried about it. The place gets pounced on by locals and torn up by dirt bikes, utvs, and 4 wheelers. I would be more worried about the impacts of that than a guy taking a picture of kids having fun, with an awesome background. We are not avid shed hunters we just go on hikes a couple times a week above our house and if we find them we pick them up.

 

[Lil_Fish]

Here is another pic with my little brother and his boys first shed.

 

[DoubleDropMuley]

Yahtzee!!!

 

[JPickett]

Picked up a few at the end of coyote hunting this year

 

[NVPete]

I'd been watching a group of small bucks all winter- had to wait 'til May first to go out. Didn't find the ones I was hoping, but some "whities" from previous years. The small elk shed was a surprise!

 

[Founder]

 

[NVPete]

I'd been watching a group of small bucks all winter- had to wait 'til May first to go out. Didn't find the ones I was hoping, but some "whities" from previous years. The small elk shed was a surprise!

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Found a good spot this year- mostly hard white, though!

 

[wybighorn]

 

[BUGLEnmIN]

The never ending contest

 

[Founder]

 

[30PointBuck]

My wife's find this year. I found this buck's same side last year.

 

[halfassed]

My son JR walking up on a good horn…Always fun!

My other son Will showing off the great horn!!

 

[halfassed]

Will and I had another good day on the mountain!

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I walked within 20 yards of this horn numerous times?

 

[NPHunter]

A high desert OR shed, on a beautiful spring day! A match to one I found in March to boot!

 

[Lil_Fish]

A high desert OR shed, on a beautiful spring day! A match to one I found in March to boot!

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Thats a cool picture with flowering lupine around it.

 

[BUGLEnmIN]

Did the contest end?

 

[Founder]

Did the contest end?

No. Soon.

 

[BUGLEnmIN]

No. Soon.

Thanks partner

 

[hook1969]

Here’s one from yesterday’s hike, if the contest is still open.

 

[Warbo]

I’ve got a thing with finding little sheds. I don’t know what it is, maybe some day I’ll find a big one….

 

[Founder]

The Giveaway is Over!

Thanks to all who shared photos, and to Bad Ass Outdoor Gear for the pack. The winning name drawn, and the winner of the pack is SanPitch!

 

[publichunter1]

Congrats SanPitch!