Here in Western New York, as soon as the snow starts to leave the hills and fields, it’s time to hunt for “drops,” or whitetail shed antlers. Back in the day “shed hunting” was reserved for a few of ...

What used to be a casual late March or early April pastime has, in many cases, turned into a full-blown winter pursuit. Increasingly, people are heading out in December, January and February, right in ...

Antlers are a big reason why many hunt for deer and elk. I’m not saying it’s right, but it is the truth. The desire for big bucks continues to increase as the number of big bucks also increases on the ...

Shed hunting is the pursuit for antlers cast off by members of the deer (cervidae) family, including whitetail and mule deer, elk, caribou, and moose. Every year in late winter or early spring, bucks ...

In my case, shed hunting is just what the doctor ordered. Walking and more exercise not only helps me keep my New Year’s ...

FOREST RIVER, N.D. – If this was a baseball game, the regular starters would have been absent, only to be replaced by three rookie fill-ins who came off the bench to take their place. It wasn’t a ...

The winter doldrums of February can be tough on the hunter. Deer season is months behind, and you have replayed the memories in your head of the buck you chased all fall. Now is the perfect time to ...

Editor’s note: This article is part of an occasional series by the Great Salt Lake Collaborative showcasing the fun side of the Great Salt Lake. For more coverage, go to greatsaltlakenews.org.

TAOS — A New Mexico Senate bill passed in the 2025 legislative session that requires a $200 shed hunting license fee for ...

FOREST RIVER, N.D. – If this was a baseball game, the regular starters would have been absent, only to be replaced by three rookie fill-ins who came off the bench to take their place. It wasn’t a ...