Shed Reckoning
Shed hunting bans have been instituted in many states this year, with wildlife managers hoping that decreased human presence will lead to less pressure on animals after a tough winter.
Read MoreShed hunting bans have been instituted in many states this year, with wildlife managers hoping that decreased human presence will lead to less pressure on animals after a tough winter.
Read MoreEvery outdoorsman has the same proverbial itch that is only satisfied by the cool morning air in our lungs, the feel of an antler in our hands and the sound if the pines catching the subtle breeze on a remote mountain side. It seems to be the most prevalent in the Spring, when our minds are fixated on tag applications, drawing odds and the potential that lies ahead in the Fall. It’s also the midpoint between last year’s outings and the next year’s adventures and pursuit of our dream hunts. Maybe this will be the year we draw that coveted tag. Last month, I decided to take a solo combination trip to New Mexico’s Lincoln National Forest in pursuit of a Merriam’s turkey, as well as a foray into shed hunting for elk antlers. My first exposure to both.
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