Verify the Species: Elk or Moose

Sperca · Oct 8, 2003

SHED EXPERTS:

I just viewed a shed on eBay billed as a Moose shed, but there is very little palmation. My first reaction was that it was an Elk shed, only stunted and shorter. What do you think?

Here are the two photos (if I can get them to appear):

And the link to eBay (in case they don't):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3630382887&category=383

***Sperca

browtine · Oct 8, 2003

Looks like a Moose to me.

monroemtnshedfreak · Oct 9, 2003

I will agree with browtine, that is definateley a moose shed.

Bambistew · Oct 9, 2003

Looks like a moose to me too... really smooth, flared bur, shape etc. I've seen quite a few sheds like that, I belive its probably off of a 2.5 year old bull.

duckfvr · Oct 9, 2003

That would make a sweet lamp, and I agree it looks like a moose antler.

Sperca · Oct 9, 2003

Well you guys are all quicker than me, at least quicker than my first reaction.

I came to the same conclusion, mostly because of the thickness of the burr, the vein-like indentations that grow under the velvet, and (without palmation) the standard 'open handed' 5-points that pattern many Moose sheds.

I told the eBayer he would get some traffic. Maybe this will help him.

***Sperca

sampson · Oct 9, 2003

Moose shed for sure.

Muley_Magician · Oct 9, 2003

That would be a moose antler. I'm positive.

later, MM

berto · Oct 9, 2003

mooooooose

berto

BCBOY · Oct 9, 2003

Definately a moose. I found one very similar to that a few years ago. Here's a pic. It was really green so I ended up staining it so that's what's up with the color. I found it in one of my moose shed honey holes. There are no elk anywhere near where I found it.

mooseman · Oct 14, 2003

that is a moose antler i have found several palms that look similar

Sperca · Oct 14, 2003

ALL:

Can't help but listen when "Mooseman" states whether it is Moose shed or not! LOL! Mooseman has the final word.

The eBay shed sold for $32 + $20 shipping.

Thanks pros.

***Sperca

Morty_Pass · Nov 4, 2003

BCBOY, wow thats a unique throphy!! Cooooooool find man!

later, M_P

IDhornhound · Nov 12, 2003

That, my friend is a moose shed. Most likely from a young shiras moose. I picked up a moose shed this summer that looks very similar to that one, just not as twisted. Mine has 4 fairly long tines, is 32 inches long, but also has very little palmation.