RE: We almost stepped on this antler.....
Carpie, yes and no. It seems that finding a set of ok or even decent sheds close is easier, then the hawgs...really not sure why but that adds to the allure. We have found most sets of big horn on food sources, especially out near old grain bins, that may actually knock them off when they feed. This is why guys use antler trap style feeders to try and collect horns easier. I remember 2 springs ago finding a set of 180 sheds within 75 yards of each other and as plain as day, yet that same year we searched high & low for a matcher on a huge non-typie shed and never did find the right side. Usually if you can find a winter food source they are keying on and walk the trails to bed, you'll find the match but it ain't always easy or close. It truly is every bit as hard or challenging as the actual hunt.
Saskbucks, you find any from this year yet? I have found some smaller ones and buddy found a 150 set yesterday in some bails. They seem a little late this year, last week we found a hot and heavy hay field, a number of bucks still were wearing the gear????