Matched shed antlers found on Cedar Rapids stroll
In Cedar Rapids area, Marion and Rich Patterson discovered a pair of deer antlers during a February walk. The couple, experts in environmental science and forestry, co-own Winding Pathways and promote wildlife friendly yards.
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Shed Hunting Tips From Longtime Seekers
Marion and Rich Patterson share practical advice for shed hunting. They urge dressing for weather, carrying water and snacks, using a day pack and trekking pole, binoculars for scanning, and circling deer-rich areas. They note snow depth hides sheds and early light helps spotting them.
Shed Hunting 101 Late winter quest for deer antlers across lands
The article outlines shed antler hunting rules and tips from February to March, noting no license is required, seasons open, and permits needed only for skull-attached sheds. It highlights legal sites, permission needs on private land, and common spots like urban yards and parks. It mentions the North American Shed Hunters Club in Indianola and online resources goshedhunting com and shedantlers org, plus a 2024 Elk Antler Hunt in Pennsylvania.
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Iowa
Linn County Conservation Board
Shed Hunters Club
Indianola
Glen Salow
Shedantlers.org
Goshedhunting.com
Pennsylvania
Quehanna Industrial Development Corporation
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