Shed Hunting Traps
12-09-2008, 05:56 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,913
RE: Shed Hunting Traps
My least favorite word (ethical) is now being applied to way people hunt for shed antlers.
I'd like to add that I'man unethical mushroom hunter. I just walk right up and pick them, its like they don't even have a fighting chance!!
I'd like to add that I'man unethical mushroom hunter. I just walk right up and pick them, its like they don't even have a fighting chance!!
12-09-2008, 06:38 AM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Northwest suburbs, Illinois
Posts: 2,075
RE: Shed Hunting Traps
I believe they are illegal in Illinois, as any kind of feeding station is banned---doesn't matter if you are hunting over it or not.
And I'm not really all that sure if the author of this post has ever shed-hunted before. In fact.. I don't think he/she has.
I've been doing it for years.. and to say its not work is an insult to my legs.. which put on 120+ hours of walking for about 25 sheds every year. The miles are ridiculous.[&:]
If thats not work.. I don't know what is.
12-09-2008, 08:01 AM
#15
Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southeast Central Illinois USA
Posts: 6,969
RE: Shed Hunting Traps
I don't get this ethical/unethical mentality these days. Some speak as if the word "ethical" is a dirty word, but its not.
I'm not saying its unethical but I know the only way I'd even think about setting an antler shed trap is if the buck can get away if his antlers are not ready to fall off. I've seen too many bucks carrying full racks into late March and the first of April. Ain't no way I'd use wire.
I'm not saying its unethical but I know the only way I'd even think about setting an antler shed trap is if the buck can get away if his antlers are not ready to fall off. I've seen too many bucks carrying full racks into late March and the first of April. Ain't no way I'd use wire.
