New to Shed Hunting in Idaho

[ProAlpine]

When do the bulls typically shed in the mountain west (Idaho)? I've never gone out with the purpose of shed hunting - more I've just stumbled upon them. I see lots of elk wintering on the south slopes and would assume this is the area they have dropped their sheds... any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[kevsuperg]

I just moved to Coeur d alene in October, all the elk I have been seeing are antlerless, i assumed they dropped by now.  could be all cows though.
 I have been seeing some whitetails still with antlers. Haven't seen any sheds in the woods.

[kevsuperg]

PS make sure to wear tick repellent while your out stump shooting or shed hunting. Brought one home yesterday.

[ProAlpine]

Yikes! Ticks and mosquitos are my LEAST favorite! It's be one thing if they didn't carry diseases... but THEY DO!

I'd love to get out soon for a rove and shed hunt, but I'm slammed with work and what little time off I want spend with the family...  someday soon!

[TURKEYFOOTGIRL]

From a week or so ago til maybe April 15th or more. Over 50percent still packing

[kevsuperg]

Was out doing a little road scouting last evening after a stumping session
 saw one spike bull with about 15 cows.
 Nice white antlers about 2ft long.

[durp]

yep some are still packing others not but give em a couple more weeks and the new bones will be growing so they'll perty well all be shed out

where u live in idaho ?

[ProAlpine]

I live in Ketchum, units 48 and 49.

[durp]

Marc...cant help ya much for that area...i look at this way...elk are where i find em...that goes for there sheds too !!!