A weird year

What a strange year for me so far, for me it has been almost antlerless! It has been many years since I have gone through the end of February without at least a handful of antlers, both moose and deer.

I have pounded a lot of ground since starting in December. At this same point last year I had around 11 antlers, many of these being matched sets. I have covered all of the normally good spots throughout the last few months.

I have to tell you my faith in myself has been shaken, but any true antler hunter knows that you just can't give up. A few of you NH Shed Hunters Club members have done pretty good so far and thanks for submitting the pictures. I think I just need to change my search criteria.

If you recall, last season in the places I hunt (and possibly in areas where you hunt as well) we had a good crop of acorns in december. I was finding a LOT of feeding activity in the oak groves.

I have 5 days off the beginning of April and I plan to get out most days and hope for luck. I also have days off in May and June. Although June is typically my cutoff point for me because of greenup. Pittsburg is still huntable in June though, especially way up.

As most of you know, Diane has gotten the NHSHC website finally updated and we will be trying to add some more features and photos. Club members don't forget to get into the raffle for a NHSHC shirt and hat, check the website or yahoogroup emails for more info.

We have added a lot of cool stuff on the NHSHC store page so check it out.

NHSHC members please remember to write in to the yahoogroup about your own antler adventures, I love to read about other antler hunts. Also if any members have hunting photos remember to submit them to Diane to put on the hunting page of the website. Our hunting photo gallery page is pretty weak guys!

June is coming up soon and I am looking forward to meeting as many of you who can attend our first club Pittsburg antler hunt. A few things to remember for those planning on attending; it will be calving season- (1) STAY AWAY from all cow moose and keep your eyes sharp for them! My first hand experience posted here last year should tell you that this is a serious thing. (2) Bring PLENTY of bug spray. If we get a lot of warm weather the black flies will be out and HUNGRY. (3) bring exra shoes and socks or water proof boots. the one thing those of you who have hunted in Pittsburg know is that everywhere you go up there in the bush is WET. Muck boots or any of the tall water proof boots are great, like the ones you wear for bowhunting. Hopefully the weather will cooperate for us

Good luck
Rob