Where to look for elk sheds

elk_fanatic · Jan 11, 2014

I have been shed hunting for a few years now, but I have never found an elk shed. I was hoping that some of you more experienced guys could enlighten me as to what kind of areas you guys look for elk sheds in. I live in central Utah, and there is a lot of PJ (Pinyon/Juniper) country in the foothills and aspen and pine as you get higher into the mountains. Where do you guys look? I like to hike, but I would like to focus my time in the types of areas that are likely to be productive. Thanks for looking

lundellhunting7 · Jan 12, 2014

Probably go scouting and find the elk and watch them. Ya gotta do homework

NMOUTDOORS · Jan 12, 2014

Like lundellhunting7 said you got to go out and find where the elk are wintering watch them but don't push them. I have had a lot of success by hiking the elk trails, fence lines, and nice little flats in the timber. Best of luck to you!

bonepicker · Jan 12, 2014

Hunt for elk sheds where the elk shed their antlers. Good luck!

Gator · Jan 20, 2014

Sunny area's, Fence crossing, Bedding area's, Edge of thick cover, open hillsides, Good glass will help find them.

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toughshed · Jan 21, 2014

I normally look on the ground but sometimes I find them hung up in bushes?Good Luck

toughshed · Jan 21, 2014

I normally find mine on the ground but sometimes have found them hanging in bushes?Good Luck

toughshed · Jan 21, 2014

LAST EDITED ON Jan-21-14 AT 03:26PM (MST)[p]I normally look on the ground but sometimes I look in low bushes?good luck...

hornkiller · Jan 21, 2014

If you find a spot be sure and tell everybody on the web ok.

elk_fanatic · Jan 22, 2014

LAST EDITED ON Jan-22-14 AT 10:03PM (MST)[p]Thanks so much to everyone who gave helpful advice, and thanks to you Hornkiller for showing your ignorance. Remind me again how you know such about me and how I am. No one asked you to bring in your negative BS.

mFlirt · Jan 22, 2014

Wow, hornkiller must not be able to read. The post never asked for a specific area. The best advice has been given already. Hunting sheds is no different than hunting for harvest. Scout and try to find them from a distance and check on them as often as you can. One thing to keep in mind is elk can tolerate higher elevations where snow is deeper. Try looking for south facing slopes at higher elevations that you wouldn't think elk would be in. And remember punks like hornkiller are looking for help too, otherwise he wouldn't have read your post!