Where do they drop?!

[amp713]

So i have never really shed hunted. I have been out hiking just getting away from people and stumbled across a few but i want to change that. The biggest problem is i dont know where they usually drop them. Do they usually not drop them till they have moved in and settled in their winter range or do they usually start loosing them while starting to head back to the high country? Also are they usualy dropped while doing things like hopping fences, ducking through trees? Any help would be much appreciated!

[fatrooster]

Amp, they usually drop them on the winter range. The amount of snow determines what elevation in which you should be looking. Fence lines, creeks and areas that provide food are all good places to look. fatrooster.

[amp713]

Thanks! and generally elk can withstand more snow and cold so their sheds will probably be alot higher right?

[MuleyMadness]

Most are dropped on winter range, but yes some do drop on their way out of the winter range. Weather can and will determine when they leave. Elk could possible be higher yes, but not always the case. They can drop them ANYWHERE, doesn't seem to be rime or reason as to where in my opinion. Bush thick cover, under trees, sagebrush, slopes of hills, washes, etc.

[NotEnufTags]

Hopping a fence or crossing the bottom of a steep wash can jar the head gear enough to make a side fall. I've found a couple that way. I get concened though becuase it meant the deer was on the move and the side needed help to shed. That means the match may be a ways away.

[Buckmaster]

You guys have all missed the question: WHERE DO THE DROP?
I will throw my two cents in and say: On the ground..
Next time make it a True or false question.

[amp713]

hahaha nice to see someone answered my question!!!
hahah smart butt.....
but hey it was good for a laugh!

[Buckmaster]

All kidding aside… my buddy picked these up today. He has been out for a week and has close to 10 fresh…. South eastern Utah.

[amp713]

South east? like around where? Im currently going to college in ogden and was up to my waist in snow when i went hiking a few hours ago.... Just trying to get in shape not really shed hunting in that much snow... Actually I dont even know where to look up here, any ideas?

[The Ox]

figure out where the deer are right now and start looking. best places seem to be foothills and on the benches this time of year.