Shed hunting is a winter activity where hikers, hunters and outdoor people alike can play nature’s version of “I Spy.” Deer, elk and moose all drop their antlers every winter in order to grow bigger ones, and people have made a hobby out of finding the sheds.
Shed hunters, new and experienced, take on the risk of getting lost in potentially unfamiliar areas while looking deep in the woods. Forests are easy to get lost in, but with an abundance of tracking apps available on cell phones shed hunting has become a more popular hobby.
Bradley Dammerman, the owner of Idaho Whitetail Guides, said shed hunting has been around for a long time, but recently the sport has been gaining traction because of the decreased likliness of getting lost.