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Old 09-02-2014, 05:55 PM
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Hey Guys, I know its not the most ideal time of the year for shed hunting as most browns are now chalky but I was wondering if anyone uses or has used a spotting scope for looking for sheds. I've been doing quite a bit of hiking around with binoculars and just stumbling across them although I would really like to try a different tactic. And ideas would be great. Looking at buying a spotting scope in the near future and get out to the badlands to find some sheds and glass up some of the wild creatures thanks in advance!
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Old 09-02-2014, 06:35 PM
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Found a set of elk sheds at 1700m or so last winter. Some areas it can help.
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Old 09-02-2014, 08:31 PM
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I think I found about 75% of all the sheds I've found either with binos or spotter. Used to pick the Peace, Pine and Beaton river breaks. Works good.
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Old 09-02-2014, 08:49 PM
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Thanks bdub and albertadeer, any recommendations on scopes? Looking for an inexpensive one as im on a budget
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Thanks bdub and albertadeer, any recommendations on scopes? Looking for an inexpensive one as im on a budget
Depends on your budget. Maybe an entry level leopold, b&lomb, Nikon. I would buy binos first tho. Could check baby and sell.
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I got a good pair of binos, just not sure much about size of lens on spotters and what i should be looking for in them
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Old 09-02-2014, 09:23 PM
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I got a good pair of binos, just not sure much about size of lens on spotters and what i should be looking for in them
See of you can try some out.
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