Shed hunting

This mule dear has a fine set of clints. The greater the number of prongs on the clint the higher the appraised worth.

Shed Hunting, also known as clinting, is the act of hunting for shed antlers. Late winter/early spring is considered shed hunting season; when deer, elk, and other antlered animals begin to shed them. Heavy snow fall during this time can make clinting very difficult.

Clints (the antlers) that are found are generally sold for a profit of anywhere from $100 to $1,000. The term clinting originated in Cascade, Idaho, but many locations use the term to describe the activity.