a shedhunter nigthmare

[Shed Hunter]

A shedhunters nigthmare a big chew on a 200+ shed and you cannot find the other side:frown::frown:http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/shed_hunting_1912.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=13792&size=big&cat=500)http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/shed_hunting_1912.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=13792&size=big&cat=500)

[Shed Hunter]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/shed_hunting_1913.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=13793&size=big&cat=500)

[kennyj]

Wow!They don't waste any time eating those antlers eh?Squirels?
kenny

[huntwriter]

I have a few of those too and some are worse chewed on then yours.:-)

[dana]

That's in pretty darn good shape. I've had 200+ inch sheds chewed way worse than that. Count your lucky stars it is more than just a base. ;) Good luck matchin' it up. Chewed or not, it still is a great find.

[BlacktailStalker]

Cant say I feel sorry for ya :)
Nice find, hope you find the other half.

[snowhunter]

I like finding really old sheds, yes have been chewed, and they have green and other red colored "patina" on them, and these colors polish up very nicely :)

[hunter1947]

Some chipmunks and squirels just don't wait for shed hunters to get there job done ,LOL.

[bckev]

I think you should make it into a fancy coin holder. Definetly time for you to design another shed hunter t-shirt, dream on one side night mare on the other.

[mark]

Pretty nice shed, what did it measure???
Ive been very lucky this year, of all the freshies Ive scouped only 1 has had any chews so far!
I even picked up the match, to a side from 2 years ago, still in mint shape, no chews!

[AnthonyMoth]

Wow nice find! Nightmare..? A nightmare would be if you found a 200"+ matched set but it was confiscated/stolen..you sir had a good trip;)

Thanks for sharing.

[Shed Hunter]

Pretty nice shed, what did it measure???
Ive been very lucky this year, of all the freshies Ive scouped only 1 has had any chews so far!
I even picked up the match, to a side from 2 years ago, still in mint shape, no chews!
104 gross. hope to find the other side

[Mtnhunter]

That can be repaired so you'd have to look real close to notice anything!

[mark]

That shed measures 104"???? If your right that would be a 230+inch buck, not a 200". It would be nice to hear, all the measurements as It doesnt look that big in the pic! Must be a very small phone!

[dana]

104? Hmmm, I ain't seeing that either. Should have a whack of trash to get 104. All I'm seeing is a couple cheaters for extras. Show us some pics of you holding your sheds so we can get a size comparison.

Mark,
It is always a mystery when just one side is found eh? Doubling the shed and estimating inside spread seems logical, but unless you were watching the buck on the hoof and know exactly what he looks like from video, it is really hard to estimate the 'what if' score with just one side. A lot of times bucks grow some trash on one side and are clean on the other. You find a little bit of trash, you'll jump to the conclusion he's a 230 buck. The only way to speculate is if there is a ton of trash on the side you found. Very rarely do big NT's trash out strongly on the one side and not the other. I've seen a few though, so you can never guess right without that match.

[Shed Hunter]

That shed measures 104"???? If your right that would be a 230+inch buck, not a 200". It would be nice to hear, all the measurements as It doesnt look that big in the pic! Must be a very small phone!
I said 104 gross. change to 92 with half of a 24 in. inside spread = 104 that is how i did it. LOL:smile:

[dana]

Shed Hunter,
In true Shedder Lingo, no one ever does that. When you say how big a single is, just say how big the single is. Adding air for estimated inside spread is only done when you have a matched set. ;) And for the most part, unless it is a very flat laying buck, that air will be less than the longest mainbeam.

[blackbart]

Shed Hunter. Regardless of the pundits that are giving advice on the "technicalities" of how to properly score a shed antler I say congrats to you. You are posting up some very nice finds that show you are out there pounding the hills and coming up with success. Your posts are a welcome diversion to the lull in hunting of antlered game.

Keep up the good work! I for one am enjoying your posts.

[40inchtwister]

Shed Hunter,
In true Shedder Lingo, no one ever does that. When you say how big a single is, just say how big the single is. Adding air for estimated inside spread is only done when you have a matched set. ;) And for the most part, unless it is a very flat laying buck, that air will be less than the longest mainbeam.



how many years did u go to shed school?

[dana]

I've been an avid shed hunter for over 25 years. Have picked up several thousand sheds over that time. First time I've ever seen someone add air to a single. Post your scoring technique on the NASHC forums and see if you get laughed off the site.:lol:

[Shed Hunter]

Shed Hunter,
In true Shedder Lingo, no one ever does that. When you say how big a single is, just say how big the single is. Adding air for estimated inside spread is only done when you have a matched set. ;) And for the most part, unless it is a very flat laying buck, that air will be less than the longest mainbeam.
This old hillbilly has been shed hunting for over 35 years up here on little rock creek. Have are own measuring method up here.;-)

[dana]

You can do what you wish, but if you claim something to be bigger than it actually is, there are many that know the difference and will call ya on it. It would be best to just post your pics and keep your fancy scoring to yourself. ;)

[BlacktailStalker]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f314/BlacktailStalker/Apr233.jpg

I'm adding air to this one, I figure this buck goes 9" B&C.

[Shed Hunter]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f314/BlacktailStalker/Apr233.jpg

I'm adding air to this one, I figure this buck goes 9" B&C.
I will say your right on. :D:D:lol::lol:

[40inchtwister]

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f314/BlacktailStalker/Apr233.jpg

I'm adding air to this one, I figure this buck goes 9" B&C.



Blacktailstalker,
In true Shedder Lingo, no one ever does that. When you say how big a single is, just say how big the single is. Adding air for estimated inside spread is only done when you have a matched set. :wink: And for the most part, unless it is a very flat laying buck, that air will be less than the longest mainbeam.

[40inchtwister]

I've been an avid shed hunter for over 25 years. Have picked up several thousand sheds over that time. First time I've ever seen someone add air to a single. Post your scoring technique on the NASHC forums and see if you get laughed off the site.:lol:


now you have seen it twice....

[kootenayslam]

i like that air added technique....though i'm no 25 year veteran of this game so maybe my opinion doesn't count..........................................way to go on the shed! he's one to look for this summer.

[f350ps]

Shed Hunter yer a machine!! Don't worry about the guys that bust yer balls on measurements cuz if ya do a search they're all guilty, they just don't like gettin their asses kicked. K

[mark]

Shed Hunter yer a machine!! Don't worry about the guys that bust yer balls on measurements cuz if ya do a search they're all guilty, they just don't like gettin their asses kicked. K


No-one was busting his balls, simply questioning how he got a score that seemed unrealistic!
Who's guilty??? Of what??
No-ones kicked my ass at the shed game so far this year! :-)

[dana]

Mark,
No one's kicked your ass that you know of anyways. ;) Some of us don't post up our finds until the season is done. Better to keep the suspense going that way. Heck, some of us still haven't posted up the bucks killed during the 2008 season. :)

[mark]

Mark,
No one's kicked your ass that you know of anyways. ;) Some of us don't post up our finds until the season is done. Better to keep the suspense going that way. Heck, some of us still haven't posted up the bucks killed during the 2008 season. :)

Well, if you havnt posted pics, you havnt entered the game. Its all just BS in the wind til ya post a pic! :lol:

[Jelvis]

Oh Oh those are fightin words --- a challenge or DU'al ---?
Kelowna vs. Clearwater? 4 number one SHEDDER -- of the DECADE.

[f350ps]

Heres another angle on the Gem! A tape wouldnt do him any justice, but this shed is heavy duty, with some very cool charactor junk!
I searched for hours, but I feel the mate is burried deep under the snow...I will return to find it!

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/IMGA0239.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=12947&size=big&cat=recent&limit=recent)

I didnt get an ATL as I had to scale over an edge of a cliff to retrieve this sucker. Funny part is I walked within 20 feet of it in hunting season with no snow, and found it yesterday sticking out of 2 feet????
It tapes out at 84" typical with 8" of extras for a whopping 92", A 205-210" grossing buck, my best shed ever!!!!!

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/IMGA0231.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=12948&size=big&cat=recent&limit=recent)

Now immediately this shed looked very familiar to me, I called up buddy on my way home, and stopped by to confirm my thoughts.....

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/IMGA0237.JPG (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=12949&size=big&cat=recent&limit=recent)

Heres the history, buddy found the brown shed on the right 4 years ago on the very same ridge. Another buddy has the match to that one also. Back then it had a 190 plus mainframe with about 10" of lil extras, yes a 200" gross buck. would of net scored about 180 as a typical.

That year, the buck was seen several times and missed by 2 archers!

They thought the buck was long gone, now I find his antler about 2 years old I figure. Hes lost a lil length, gained a lil mass, as well a couple extra points, overall 2" larger. We can only hope hes still roaming the hills!
OK im done now, must find more! :lol:
Some of us have good memories!:lol:

[BCrams]

Well, if you havnt posted pics, you havnt entered the game. Its all just BS in the wind til ya post a pic! :lol:

Looking forward to seeing the pics up Dana.

[mark]

F-350ps..... not sure what your point is by copying a post of mine from an old thread.....Am I missing something here????

[dana]

Mark,
You've shown your cards too early. A good player always keeps them close to his chest. You should have learned by now that I don't post and tell until the season is done. Still another month and a half at least for me. Guess you'll just have to wait. Past history shows I ain't BSing when it comes to sheds. I have a whack of legit 100+ inch sheds in my collection to prove I am King of this game.:lol:

[f350ps]

Just thought it was funny that Dana never called ya out on your "Air" measurements in real Shedder Lingo. Nobody uses "air" measurements when ya only have one side, Jeez. K

[rifleman]

yeah that sucks, if ya tell me exactly where you found it i will go there & shoot all the squirrels ok?

[mark]

Just thought it was funny that Dana never called ya out on your "Air" measurements in real Shedder Lingo. Nobody uses "air" measurements when ya only have one side, Jeez. K

I think youve missed the point! What i did was, assume the match would measure the same & estimate the air, to get an idea of what a buck would score.
What shed hunter did was estimate the air, spit it in half, then add it to the shed score???? Something Dana nor I have ever heard of before, so we asked for clarification!
Big diff!