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> Watch out! Don’t forget to look up occasionally. Bucks will sometimes rub their loose antlers on trees and brush to try and help get them off their heads. This means they could be hung up in branches of small trees or have fallen into the middle of bushes as well. Not paying attention to these things would be a mistake. > Cover new ground > Now is a great time to try and gain access and scout new property. If you aren’t finding sheds on the property you typically hunt, knock on some doors or check out new tracts of BLM land. Without having to worry about bumping animals you’re trying to hunt, late winter and early spring shed hunting is a great opportunity to test the waters on new areas. Finding antlers on new or unfamiliar property is always a treat as it helps to form next fall’s game plan. Have fun! This is probably the most important thing of all. Do your best to have fun while looking for antlers. The more fun you have, the longer you’ll stay in the field and the more likely you are to keep getting back out there. 13 14 15