muley224 Report post Posted January 26, 2023 Going to do some elk shed hunting this year for the first time. I usually go up north for Mule Deer and know when to go up there. In the past, an outfitter told me that the elk start dropping after Valentines day. Game and fish say March and April. Just don't want to go too early. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted January 26, 2023 Majority of the mature bulls will drop by mid March 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
high rise hunter Report post Posted January 26, 2023 March and April is right. If you go mid/late March you'll see a lot of bulls still packing, usually smaller ones. Bigger bulls will drop first. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted January 26, 2023 Just think , by most turkey hunts …they are on the ground 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nateNAU Report post Posted January 26, 2023 Third week of March for big bulls. Any earlier is pointless to me if you are looking for fresh browns. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sneaker Report post Posted March 21, 2023 It does vary on area and year to year, but the bigger bulls usually shed first around mid March in NW Arizona. If you are going to a popular spot, then you want to go early or they will mostly be combed up if you roll in mid April. If you go to an unpopular spot, better to go later to ensure everything has dropped. My spot I went to for a long time has been having more and more boot tracks and less and less antlers to be found. No luck yet on new spots I've tried. Maybe Saturday will bring a new honey hole, but most likely will just be a long scenic hike per normal... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted March 21, 2023 The bigger bulls are dropping on the WMAR. I was in Pine over the weekend and saw a 4x4 and a couple of spikes still packing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted March 22, 2023 Any one have a couple brown rag horns ill pay top dollar, granddaughter needs them for school project. Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted March 22, 2023 31 minutes ago, wildwoody said: Any one have a couple brown rag horns ill pay top dollar, granddaughter needs them for school project. Thanks guys. I have one you can have 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackary11keeme Report post Posted March 22, 2023 Saw several Saturday still packing. Only a few that I saw had dropped 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted March 22, 2023 14 hours ago, idgaf said: I have one you can have Where you located, good sir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idgaf Report post Posted March 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, wildwoody said: Where you located, good sir. I'm in show low. I go through Payson biweekly when I have to make an appearance at my office. You are an electrician right? I can even buy you lunch and call it a work expense. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted March 22, 2023 Woody, do they need to be matching and do they need to be this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted March 23, 2023 22 hours ago, idgaf said: I'm in show low. I go through Payson biweekly when I have to make an appearance at my office. You are an electrician right? I can even buy you lunch and call it a work expense. Cool, 928 978 5096 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted March 23, 2023 20 hours ago, AzDiamondHeat said: Woody, do they need to be matching and do they need to be this year? No they can be all lefts or rights, just horns. Thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
