"The Great American Antler Boom"

[sapperJ24]

Interesting to see shed hunting discussed in The New Yorker. Article touches on some common themes, commercialization of sheds, influence of social media, and possible increasing regulations.

"Nearly all of them were men, a good number of whom were dressed in camouflage—an unnecessary choice, given that antlers don’t run."

The Great American Antler Boom

Every spring, shed hunters head to the woods looking for deer and elk antlers that may fetch thousands of dollars, or social-media fame.

www.newyorker.com

 

[cedahm]

This one made me chuckle...

"Nearby, a coed group from Kansas was huddled around a pickup truck, where a twenty-seven-year-old Pfizer employee was holding court. He told his friends that he had run more than seven hundred miles in the past nine months to prepare for antler season."

Paraphrased = "chicks dig shed hunting, bro" #keephammering #myshedworkoutistougherthanuyours

 

[Akcabin]

Huh. I've noticed the novelty too. We use moose antlers for chew toys. I use the base of the antlers as it has the odors of the blood vessel n fat tissue. Been training our Chesapeake Bay Retriever to find them. The dog loves to hunt. And they make the best dog chew toy.
Looks like folks found a way to make a buck. I'm ok with that I guess. Ridiculous how newspapers try to glamorize things. A fellow fell off a horse crossing a creek. Kazillions of other didn't fall off their horse n skin their knee. Jeesh! I couldn't make it through, probably ends with folks thinking that we need more government. Maybe some good jobs in our community would help.

 

[Schaaf]

I’ve found that public shaming of the dorks helps.

 

[Stocker]

This one made me chuckle...

"Nearby, a coed group from Kansas was huddled around a pickup truck, where a twenty-seven-year-old Pfizer employee was holding court. He told his friends that he had run more than seven hundred miles in the past nine months to prepare for antler season."

Paraphrased = "chicks dig shed hunting, bro" #keephammering #myshedworkoutistougherthanuyours

Heck, shed season is when I start my workout. Roll back the rock on the front of my cave and work off my winter baby fat.


I guess I’m just not core enough.

 

[Bambistew]

This one made me chuckle...

"Nearby, a coed group from Kansas was huddled around a pickup truck, where a twenty-seven-year-old Pfizer employee was holding court. He told his friends that he had run more than seven hundred miles in the past nine months to prepare for antler season."

Paraphrased = "chicks dig shed hunting, bro" #keephammering #myshedworkoutistougherthanuyours

I've drank nearly 700 beers since last season. I'm just about ready.

 

[Deleted member 18333]

I’ve found that public shaming of the dorks helps.

Well you need to step up your game. From what I see their numbers are not decreasing.

 

[Schaaf]

Well you need to step up your game. From what I see their numbers are not decreasing.

I’m just one man. I need help.

 

[MT Bound]

oh yah this spring is going to be amazing, just amazing in the mountains. Every Tom Dick and Harry from out east will be out here hoping to make "$30k" finding and selling antlers and getting promos, walking around videoing themselves to post on IG......

The author forgot to leave out the fact that "Ursus arctos horribilis" is highly active around Jackson Hole, gonna be some surprised people.....

 

[cedahm]

I've drank nearly 700 beers since last season. I'm just about ready.

 

[Deleted member 16014]

I’m just one man. I need help.

I’m trying buddy.

 

[Stocker]

I've drank nearly 700 beers since last season. I'm just about ready.

Are these electric coolers like Ebikes? I wanna get deep into the backcountry but still get bombed.

#shedbeers #corelife #MTNopsnCoors #hastag

 

[Deleted member 28227]

 

[Schaaf]

I’m trying buddy.

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Speaking of social media, I noticed you didn’t like my most recent paid partnership post with the Wyoming chamber of commerce promoting WY hunting. What gives?

 

[Deleted member 16014]

Speaking of social media, I noticed you didn’t like my most recent paid partnership post with the Wyoming chamber of commerce promoting WY hunting. What gives?

That's because you didn't like my paid partnership post with the Montana Pest and Mule Deer Control Foundation. #HuntWarz

 

[OntarioHunter]

I've got better things to do with my time. Like watch paint dry.

 

[Southern Elk]

What’s the best camo for shed hunting? Can I run the same “system” as I do in the fall?

 

[Deleted member 28227]

What’s the best camo for shed hunting? Can I run the same “system” as I do in the fall?

F-no Vias for booners Valo for brownies... what are you thinking bro

 

[BigHornRam]

I've drank nearly 700 beers since last season. I'm just about ready.

#dadbodandproudofit!

 

[Stocker]

What’s the best camo for shed hunting? Can I run the same “system” as I do in the fall?

Camo pattern isn’t as important as cool looking face paint. The crisp perfect lines, or the aggressive bold lines.

#corelife #stepyofacepaintgameup