cjw2222 Report post Posted February 18, 2008 Just a little disclaimer, i started a new "When do..." thread as to not hijack the previous one onto talking about the northern parts of the state anyways i get very little time to get out in the field this time of year but was wondering if you all think march 21st through the 23rd is too late to get quality numbers of sheds. i have places i have been told i just need to know time frames. im gonna be in my home territory somewhere around Payson and would greatly appreciate any help and or advice on general dates for drops on elk as well as coues. Thanks much Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shooterpar Report post Posted February 18, 2008 well i went out this weekend and picked up a few sheds from last year and glassed up a total of 9 bulls that all still bone attached. if it were me and i was only going to have one weekend to shed hunt this year i would probably pick the first weekend in april. kinda depends on your spot though. if there are quite a few people in there shed hunting then the weekend of the 21-23 might be pretty good. probably be some bulls still packing though. i like to let all the bulls shed before i get real serious. i have never seen another person where i shed hunt so time is really not an issue for me. best of luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZantlerhead Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I think it just depends on the area. Spots i have, no one has walked in 20years and probly wont besides me.It's a shame to find a 380 set practically dust, but the brown set down the wash makes up for it. Around town hear in Show Low it's a rat race for browns. Although i have found a few whites by town, but not many. March and april are definatly prime for high traffic areas. Luck seems to count around town more than anything. Last summer my little bro found a 380 seven point a half mile from the road, and it was from 06! All U can do is put some holes in your soles. it pays off. More homework, more antlers. I'm averageing 8-14 elk sheds on my out of towners plus a couple muleys and coues usually and sometimes a deer head. But around town, I'm happy to find one shed of any kind in a days walking. U just have to decide how many antlers u want and how hard you're willing to work for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azhunter23 Report post Posted March 2, 2008 Update... We were in unit 23 yesterday and jumped 3 muley bucks one was missing one side of his head gear. Looked every where for the shed...no luck.. going back to the same area next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjw2222 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Update... We were in unit 23 yesterday and jumped 3 muley bucks one was missing one side of his head gear. Looked every where for the shed...no luck.. going back to the same area next week. good to hear their startin to drop too bad you couldnt track down that shed but good luck next week. I can't get wait to get on the old shoe leather express this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
