Once you find an area like this the probability of it being a great spot year after year will be high.
Best areas to find elk sheds.
I ve found them on rock croppings sandy soft areas under trees in buck brush in canyons davis said.
Glassing south facing slopes and parks looking for bedding and browsing elk is a great way to locate spring time bulls.
Look for deer and elk sign.
The best places to find shed antlers are areas that hold deer during certain parts of their daily routine which increases the likelihood of you finding antlers.
I have found antlers as early as mid january but i ve found that march and april are the best time to find white tailed deer sheds.
Also look where deer trails cross fences and roads.
Wherever the animals can eke out a living they may shed their antlers.
Near fallen trees and branches on trails on steep hills and near thickets and thick cover that would catch on antlers.
Mule deer and elk often gather in wintering areas making finding sheds easier but also increasing the threat to these animals.
Ultimately that means you could find more shed antlers in.
Watch for areas that would cause an antler to fall off.
In the cold snowy spring months in the mountains and highland plains elk frequent the sunny side of ridges and slopes soaking up the spring sun.
You will usually find the most antler sheds by walking deer and elk trails.
Wait until mid april or may to begin your search.
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