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They are starting to fall...

Discussion in 'Shed Hunting' started by dukemichaels, Dec 22, 2008.

  1. dukemichaels

    dukemichaels Grizzled Veteran

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    According to some other resources and forums I check often.. a few fresh sheds have fallen.

    States like Montana.. Idaho.. Wisconsin.. Indiana.. and Ohio to name a few.

    Nothing yet from any of my fellow Illinois buds. But word from Justin is a few are out there.

    I found my earliest last season on December 21st.. within 1 hour of looking. So I know a few have fallen.. just need the snow to back off a little!:bash:
     
  2. Rick James

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    Yep, they have been falling in NY for about 2 weeks now. I have seen a nice 120" 8 pointer behind my soon to be inlaws house during the fall, and two weeks ago he was seen with half a rack.
     
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    bloodcrick Moderator/BHOD Prostaff

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    INDIANA!!!!NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Im still hunting :bash:
     
  4. Dan

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    Yep, a few have fallen around here as well. We're heading to Saskatchewan on Friday and am a little nervous to yank on an antler if I whack one!
     
  5. Schultzy

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    Same here Dan. If I get one here in Mn It will being handled very carefully.;)

    My brother saw a decent 8 point (130 Inch) a few weeks ago at about 50 yards. He then saw the same buck at 8 yards and passed him up 2 days later, antlers were gone from both sides.
     
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    Rick James where in NY are they falling for you? Im in the suburbs of Buffalo and have still been seeing quite a few with headgear
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Man im plannin on hunting all week
     
  8. buckeye

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    Checked the camera today. There was a half rack yearling. He cast half on Christmas eve, the other side was still attached as of yesterday.
     
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    I've picked up 3 fresh this year, and know of others. However, I would say 90+% are still packing.
     
  10. Justin

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    Man, it makes me want to get out and do some walking but with a few weeks left to hunt I'm more worried about killing something WITH antlers first. :D
     

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