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 TrialsSeptember 14 & 15, 2024

Format: SingleEntry Limit: 40 Champion | 40 WorkingEntry Fee: $30
PRE-ENTRY ONLYClosing Date of Entry: September 9, 2024
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 9, 2024.)

Pictures from Previous CCDSA Shed Hunt Events