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Shed Hunting
- Searching for shed deer antlers is a growing pastime for whitetail deer hunters who have learned the use of the family dog can greatly increases the odds of recovering shed antlers.
- In January of 2017, the United Kennel Club announced the development of a new series of competitive events designed to test and recognize the efforts of dogs that excel in the retrieval of shed deer antlers called the “Elite Shed Dog Series”.
- The goal of the UKC Elite Shed Dog Series is two-fold:
- the improvement of dogs used for recovering shed antlers by the recognition of individual dogs of outstanding merit
- to provide shed dog owners with a family friendly environment in which to enjoy participating in an activity that promotes an active, outdoor lifestyle for all individuals and their dogs.
A wide variety of dog breeds are successfully used for this purpose. The space required to train and test the skills of a shed dog are minimal when compared to other types of hunting which makes this sport very accessible to a wide range of individuals and their dogs.
Upcoming Shed Hunt Events
Click on highlighted link below for entry information on each event.
United Kennel Shed Hunt Trials
September 16th & 17th, 2023
Format: SingleEntry Limit: 40 Champion | 40 WorkingEntry Fee: $30
PRE-ENTRY ONLY
Closing Date of Entry: September 14th, 2023
Event Secretary Contact Information: Amy Coxon | 517.614.1460 | amy.j.coxon@gmail.com
Please send entry forms for youth handlers.
CCDSA is requesting that all youth (pre)entries be signed by a legal guardian.
Click HERE to download UKC entry form.
(Mail pre-entries to Amy Coxon at 4192 E. Haslett Road in Perry, MI 48872. Please mail pre-entry so it is received no later than September 13, 2023.)