Shed antler forecast · calendar + snow
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We combine the antler-shedding calendar with snow cover and weather.
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Shed hunting areas worldwide
Where to look for sheds
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How to read the index
Red deer and elk usually shed from February to April, moose in winter, roe deer in autumn. The index follows the species calendar for each area.
Snow hides sheds, so the best time is right after the melt. Animals are weak in late winter: do not push them, and respect winter range closures.
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Guides
- When do deer shed antlers: a calendar by species
When red deer, roe deer, moose and fallow deer drop their antlers, and when elk and mule deer do. A shedding calendar and the best time to search. - Where to find shed antlers and how to search
Where red deer, elk and moose sheds lie: winter range, feeding areas, crossings, south-facing slopes. How to search after snowmelt without disturbing animals. - Is collecting shed antlers legal? Poland, Europe, US and Canada
What the law says about shed antlers in Poland (national parks, reserves, refuges, disturbance, sale), Germany, Czechia, Austria, US states and Canada. - Shed hunting ethics: do not push animals in late winter
Why shed hunting can harm deer, elk and moose, how to avoid refuges and winter range, why dogs stay on a leash, and how to search so animals make it to spring. - How much are shed antlers worth and where to sell them legally
Prices for red deer, roe, fallow deer, moose and elk sheds per piece, pair and kilogram or pound. Grades, the dog chew market, selling rules and tax.
Forecast for every area
- Bieszczady
- Low Beskids
- Roztocze
- Janów Forests
- Białowieża Forest
- Knyszyn Forest
- Augustów Forest
- Noteć Forest
- Drawa Forest
- Lower Silesian Forest
- Kampinos Forest surroundings
- Lubliniec Forests
- Jackson
- Pinedale
- Cody
- Gunnison
- Meeker
- Gardiner
- Hamilton
- Salmon
- Challis
- Logan
- Cedar City
- Sundre
FAQ
When do deer shed their antlers?
Red deer stags mostly from February to April, older stags earlier. Elk in North America mostly March and April, moose from December to February.
Is shed hunting legal?
It depends on the country and state. Some US states have seasons and closures, and in Germany sheds may belong to the hunting rights holder. Our guide covers the rules.
What are shed antlers worth?
Prices depend on species, weight and condition. Our guide gives current price ranges and legal ways to sell.