Sure, I have found numerous very nice sets. However I have many more big singles, so finding a B&C set that was in good shape and getting a real nice cape off another animal i harvested, why not. The way i figure it never can have too many mounts. I would never claim the sheds as a harvested animal, but finding the sheds and the cape would be a nice story to tell and have in any trophy room IMO. Not to mention if you connected on that deer the following year it would be a neat storyline to boot. I have done this in the past found several sheds from a particular deer then when i harvested it, I can show the growth and give more than the successful harvest story...to me that is pretty special. To this date i haven't mounted any sheds or dead deer, but know many guys who have and I think they are trophies none the less (finding a huge matching set can be just as difficult as harvesting that animal...truly a nice reward). The only thing that would be unacceptable would be claiming you pulled the pin on one of these type mounts. Lets be honest here guys, if you found a B&C set of sheds you wouldn't use them for rattling or art & crafts. Would you? Why not honour that animal in a mount or at least keep them in good shape to look at in those long off season days!

Keep in mind it is often called; SHED HUNTING! To me finding sheds offers a challenge, scouting, planning and a reward, so maybe not harvesting but still very much a part of what I call hunting and my passion for this great sport. Just my 2 cents worth.


Edited by - skeeter 7mm on 02/03/2003 12:43:23