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josepht · 02-27-2018, 05:58 PM

Since i couldnt figure out how to change the title on my last thread here you go 2018 Shed thread post your 2018 shed finds here, lets see them!!

Biggs · 02-27-2018, 06:27 PM

We are still covered in snow... but soon!

cstrey18 · 02-27-2018, 06:40 PM

I have found 8 so far but nothing worth posting. Only found one from this year on February 2 in Erath county. All bucks on camera in Bosque county still had them last week. Most probably won't drop for at least 2 more weeks

Antlers86 · 02-27-2018, 06:42 PM

Waiting for them to drop here in Henderson County! Couple bucks I am keeping a close eye on and know their main bedding areas. Fingers crossed!

Jmsck12 · 02-27-2018, 06:42 PM

I have never found a shed and unless one drops in a sendero or under my feeder I will probably never find one. I would like to find one but I’m not walking through my brush trying to find any, I’d rather leave my Deer Undisturbed.

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Big pig · 02-27-2018, 06:47 PM

I love looking for sheds this time of year
Easy to spot with brown grass and no worry about disturbing deer.
They have 6 months to forget !
We have only found 1 side with 4 points at Centerville, but it was a nice deer that seldom survived when we had leases on 3 sides.
Now only one lease adjacent

BP

Antlers86 · 02-27-2018, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmsck12

I have never found a shed and unless one drops in a sendero or under my feeder I will probably never find one. I would like to find one but I’m not walking through my brush trying to find any, I’d rather leave my Deer Undisturbed.

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Won't bother the deer at all. Only thing you really need to worry about is snakes!

josepht · 02-27-2018, 06:59 PM

I havent found any yet in atascosa county but did see a young buck with one horn so ill be looking!

texasdeerhunter · 02-27-2018, 07:00 PM

I found one side, had 5 points in it. If both sides matched somewhat with a 15” spread, he would have been a 110” buck or so

Abcdj · 02-27-2018, 07:34 PM

We found this one 8 yards from a bow blind during the youth season. It scored 82 4/8

White Falcon · 02-27-2018, 07:35 PM

Still have antlers at my house.

Bone Thug · 02-27-2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Abcdj

We found this one 8 yards from a bow blind during the youth season. It scored 82 4/8

Heck of a shed...

Dillakilla · 02-27-2018, 07:56 PM

Funny Ive never found a shed. EVER.
A dead head 8 once and several doe skulls while shed hunting, but never a shed. Maybe this is the year.

josepht · 02-27-2018, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abcdj

We found this one 8 yards from a bow blind during the youth season. It scored 82 4/8

That is a heck of a find! love those forks

Royal21973 · 02-27-2018, 08:15 PM

A friend of ours found these this pass weekend. Right by road. We wait till spring break to do a complete shed hunt. It’s very tempting to go and look, but it’s best to wait and do it right.

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KMO8204 · 02-27-2018, 08:25 PM

My brother was at the lease this past weekend. He saw one little buck with one side missing, and found one decent shed by the protein feeder. Most of our bucks still have them attached though.

Abcdj · 02-27-2018, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Abcdj

We found this one 8 yards from a bow blind during the youth season. It scored 82 4/8

Sorry, i just noticed my fat fingers hit 8 instead of 7 on my small dang phone screen. It scored 72 4/8

Low Fence · 02-27-2018, 09:33 PM

Small side
80"

texasdeerhunter · 02-27-2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Fence

Small side
80"

Wow

millman · 02-27-2018, 10:36 PM

first one of the year

pilar · 02-28-2018, 08:24 AM

I just saw one of the "pet" bucks had just dropped a antler , so I guess it's time around the Hillcounty

dphillips62 · 02-28-2018, 08:30 AM

Found one a couple years ago it stuck a hole in the side wall of my front tractor tire.

Antlers86 · 02-28-2018, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Fence

Small side
80"

A few sheds this size make great chandeliers!

bowsticker · 02-28-2018, 09:06 AM

Nice sheds.....Found 3 at our place in Eldorado this past weekend

Mike Murphey · 02-28-2018, 10:50 AM

I have found one at one of our feeder pens....scored around 56" it's still a little early for us...most will be dropping in late March...

KactusKiller · 02-28-2018, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by millman

first one of the year

Man that's a good start!

KactusKiller · 02-28-2018, 11:12 AM

We have found a few every trip to Angelo area, most still holding tight.

UncleCharlie · 02-28-2018, 11:13 AM

We haven't done a big search but have found about a dozen driving around checking feeders, etc. Our deer are about 50/50 shed right now in Walker County.

It's one of my favorite times of the year because you can see what they score vs. what you thought they scored.

Already had a couple surprise me in a good way.

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jheflinland · 02-28-2018, 11:25 AM

I filled protein feeders and put out a couple cameras last weekend. A buddy found one small 4 point shed, and looks like most of our bucks are still carrying their horns in Val Verde County.

They will all drop over the next few weeks. We will be on the hunt come weekend of April 7th.

bowsticker · 02-28-2018, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleCharlie

We haven't done a big search but have found about a dozen driving around checking feeders, etc. Our deer are about 50/50 shed right now in Walker County.

It's one of my favorite times of the year because you can see what they score vs. what you thought they scored.

Already had a couple surprise me in a good way.

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WOW!! Look at that brow tine on that one in the front!

Rwc · 02-28-2018, 11:28 AM

Started picking them up early this month in Tom Green County and picked a couple in Bosque county yesterday. Cameras in Bosque County show all but one regular has dropped.

Rwc

TildenHunter · 02-28-2018, 11:33 AM

Posted these on your other thread but here it is again. Found this pair from this year.

Last years sheds that we just found.

Messing around with staining a little. Hopefully it will lighten up a bit.

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GarGuy · 02-28-2018, 11:39 AM

All my deer have been shed for a month except fiddy. he shed feb 15. I had ten mature bucks at one spot and 16 at another. they all shed and i have not found one of the big sheds yet this year. drives me nuts! Typically, a few drop in my food plots but not this year.

Mike Murphey · 02-28-2018, 12:02 PM

Remember on shed's

MBV77 · 02-28-2018, 12:08 PM

This little guys whole head fell off.

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Low Fence · 02-28-2018, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antlers86

A few sheds this size make great chandeliers!

Yea, but their tough to come by on public land

josepht · 02-28-2018, 12:18 PM

Good to see that some real nice sheds have been found already!

KactusKiller · 02-28-2018, 01:12 PM

A few I found! Man he's gonna be good next yr!

Quackerbox · 02-28-2018, 01:34 PM

Looked for a couple hours at our place Saturday. Cameras showed deer with one side and both. Only found one from last year and a little petrified wood

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aggie182 · 02-28-2018, 01:36 PM

Off topic but sort of not, if anyone has sheds they can live without, I'll trade you a pen per turnable set. They can't be chalky or have been sitting in the sun for the past few years.

josepht · 02-28-2018, 02:42 PM

Those pens are bad***. i have some that i will send you. pm me info

TildenHunter · 02-28-2018, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie182

Off topic but sort of not, if anyone has sheds they can live without, I'll trade you a pen per turnable set. They can't be chalky or have been sitting in the sun for the past few years.

I got tons of extra sheds. I would certainly be interested in a pen or two. PM if you are interested.

Thanks

Royal21973 · 02-28-2018, 07:36 PM

Found these two right sides 1 hr ago

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Antlers86 · 02-28-2018, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Fence

Yea, but their tough to come by on public land

Very true!!!!

doghouse · 02-28-2018, 08:07 PM

Weather permitting going to do a little looking in Mills county this weekend. Still a little early for us. Should be a few on the ground.

Royal21973 · 02-28-2018, 08:17 PM

This was last weeks my friend found at the ranch.
205”

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texasdeerhunter · 02-28-2018, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KactusKiller

A few I found! Man he's gonna be good next yr!

I think you are on to something haha

Mexico · 02-28-2018, 08:42 PM

I think ours are still fighting

EZ-10RANCH · 03-01-2018, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie182

Off topic but sort of not, if anyone has sheds they can live without, I'll trade you a pen per turnable set. They can't be chalky or have been sitting in the sun for the past few years.

I have some extra sheds. What do you consider a “turnable set”?

lovemylegacy · 03-01-2018, 11:36 AM

I struck out yesterday

02-27-2018, 05:58 PM	#1
josepht Four Point Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Pleasanton Hunt In: Atascosa county	2018 Shed Thread Since i couldnt figure out how to change the title on my last thread here you go 2018 Shed thread post your 2018 shed finds here, lets see them!!

02-27-2018, 07:34 PM	#10
Abcdj Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Corsicana Tx & Lawton Ok, Hunt In: Wilbarger county U.S.A.	. We found this one 8 yards from a bow blind during the youth season. It scored 82 4/8 Attached Images

02-27-2018, 09:33 PM	#18
Low Fence Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Quitman, Tx.	Small side 80" Attached Images

02-27-2018, 10:36 PM	#20
millman Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Edgewood, Texas Hunt In: Anywhere I can draw a tag	first one of the year Attached Images

02-28-2018, 08:30 AM	#22
dphillips62 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Victoria Hunt In: Mission Valley, Victoria, and anywhere else I can sling an arrow	Shed Thread Found one a couple years ago it stuck a hole in the side wall of my front tractor tire.

02-27-2018, 06:27 PM	#2
Biggs Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Williston, ND Hunt In: North Dakota	We are still covered in snow... but soon!

02-27-2018, 06:40 PM	#3
cstrey18 Four Point Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Cleburne Hunt In: Johnson/Hill/Bosque	I have found 8 so far but nothing worth posting. Only found one from this year on February 2 in Erath county. All bucks on camera in Bosque county still had them last week. Most probably won't drop for at least 2 more weeks

02-27-2018, 06:42 PM	#4
Antlers86 Associate Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Athens Hunt In: Jack/Coleman/Henderson	Waiting for them to drop here in Henderson County! Couple bucks I am keeping a close eye on and know their main bedding areas. Fingers crossed!

02-27-2018, 06:42 PM	#5
Jmsck12 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: South Texas Hunt In: Hidalgo County	I have never found a shed and unless one drops in a sendero or under my feeder I will probably never find one. I would like to find one but I’m not walking through my brush trying to find any, I’d rather leave my Deer Undisturbed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-27-2018, 06:47 PM	#6
Big pig Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cypress, tx Hunt In: Goliad and Leon Co.	I love looking for sheds this time of year Easy to spot with brown grass and no worry about disturbing deer. They have 6 months to forget ! We have only found 1 side with 4 points at Centerville, but it was a nice deer that seldom survived when we had leases on 3 sides. Now only one lease adjacent BP

02-27-2018, 06:59 PM	#8
josepht Four Point Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Pleasanton Hunt In: Atascosa county	I havent found any yet in atascosa county but did see a young buck with one horn so ill be looking!

02-27-2018, 07:00 PM	#9
texasdeerhunter Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2008	I found one side, had 5 points in it. If both sides matched somewhat with a 15” spread, he would have been a 110” buck or so

02-27-2018, 07:35 PM	#11
White Falcon Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Holly Lake Ranch Hunt In: East Tx. and Anywhere I can!	Still have antlers at my house.

02-27-2018, 07:56 PM	#13
Dillakilla Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: DFW Hunt In: Comanche County	Funny Ive never found a shed. EVER. A dead head 8 once and several doe skulls while shed hunting, but never a shed. Maybe this is the year.

02-27-2018, 08:15 PM	#15
Royal21973 Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mcallen,Texas Hunt In: Deep South Texas and will travel	A friend of ours found these this pass weekend. Right by road. We wait till spring break to do a complete shed hunt. It’s very tempting to go and look, but it’s best to wait and do it right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-27-2018, 08:25 PM	#16
KMO8204 Four Point Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brazoria, TX Hunt In: Junction, Texas	My brother was at the lease this past weekend. He saw one little buck with one side missing, and found one decent shed by the protein feeder. Most of our bucks still have them attached though.

02-28-2018, 08:24 AM	#21
pilar Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Boerne Hunt In: Sisterdale and el dorado , Jeff Davis, refugio/sinton	I just saw one of the "pet" bucks had just dropped a antler , so I guess it's time around the Hillcounty

02-28-2018, 09:06 AM	#24
bowsticker Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brackettville, Texas (Fort Clark Springs) Hunt In: Kinney County, Brackettville	Nice sheds.....Found 3 at our place in Eldorado this past weekend

02-28-2018, 10:50 AM	#25
Mike Murphey Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deer Park, Texas Hunt In: Fort McKavett, Texas	I have found one at one of our feeder pens....scored around 56" it's still a little early for us...most will be dropping in late March... Attached Images

02-28-2018, 11:12 AM	#27
KactusKiller Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Midlothian, TX Hunt In: Irion co, Navarro Co	We have found a few every trip to Angelo area, most still holding tight.

02-28-2018, 11:13 AM	#28
UncleCharlie Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spring, TX	We haven't done a big search but have found about a dozen driving around checking feeders, etc. Our deer are about 50/50 shed right now in Walker County. It's one of my favorite times of the year because you can see what they score vs. what you thought they scored. Already had a couple surprise me in a good way.

02-28-2018, 11:25 AM	#29
jheflinland Four Point Join Date: Aug 2017	I filled protein feeders and put out a couple cameras last weekend. A buddy found one small 4 point shed, and looks like most of our bucks are still carrying their horns in Val Verde County. They will all drop over the next few weeks. We will be on the hunt come weekend of April 7th.

02-28-2018, 11:28 AM	#31
Rwc Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crawford, Texas	Started picking them up early this month in Tom Green County and picked a couple in Bosque county yesterday. Cameras in Bosque County show all but one regular has dropped. Rwc

02-28-2018, 11:33 AM	#32
TildenHunter Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston Hunt In: Tilden & Utopia	Posted these on your other thread but here it is again. Found this pair from this year. Last years sheds that we just found. Messing around with staining a little. Hopefully it will lighten up a bit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-28-2018, 11:39 AM	#33
GarGuy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011	All my deer have been shed for a month except fiddy. he shed feb 15. I had ten mature bucks at one spot and 16 at another. they all shed and i have not found one of the big sheds yet this year. drives me nuts! Typically, a few drop in my food plots but not this year.

02-28-2018, 12:02 PM	#34
Mike Murphey Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deer Park, Texas Hunt In: Fort McKavett, Texas	Sheds Season Remember on shed's Attached Images

02-28-2018, 12:08 PM	#35
MBV77 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Whitesboro, TX. Hunt In: Clay County	This little guys whole head fell off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-28-2018, 12:18 PM	#37
josepht Four Point Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Pleasanton Hunt In: Atascosa county	Good to see that some real nice sheds have been found already!

02-28-2018, 01:12 PM	#38
KactusKiller Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Midlothian, TX Hunt In: Irion co, Navarro Co	A few I found! Man he's gonna be good next yr!

02-28-2018, 01:34 PM	#39
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	Looked for a couple hours at our place Saturday. Cameras showed deer with one side and both. Only found one from last year and a little petrified wood Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

02-28-2018, 01:36 PM	#40
aggie182 Six Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Missouri City, TX	Off topic but sort of not, if anyone has sheds they can live without, I'll trade you a pen per turnable set. They can't be chalky or have been sitting in the sun for the past few years.

02-28-2018, 02:42 PM	#41
josepht Four Point Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Pleasanton Hunt In: Atascosa county	Those pens are bad***. i have some that i will send you. pm me info

02-28-2018, 07:36 PM	#43
Royal21973 Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mcallen,Texas Hunt In: Deep South Texas and will travel	Found these two right sides 1 hr ago Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-28-2018, 08:07 PM	#45
doghouse Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Goldthwaite Hunt In: Mills County	Weather permitting going to do a little looking in Mills county this weekend. Still a little early for us. Should be a few on the ground.

02-28-2018, 08:17 PM	#46
Royal21973 Eight Point Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Mcallen,Texas Hunt In: Deep South Texas and will travel	This was last weeks my friend found at the ranch. 205” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk