Just walking around in the woods trying to find shed deer antlers is a low-percentage deal. Concentrate your efforts in these five areas to up your odds of owning more bone.

Showing the beginner the ropes of shed hunting is a lot like taking a kid hunting or fishing for the first time. It's important to set them up to be successful and make sure the experience is a positive one.

Cold weather, snow, altitude and food availability can influence when whitetail deer shed their antlers.