Ep.110 A Good Shed Dog Is Built One Mile At A Time

Send us Fan MailSpring in the North Woods turns into a real-life treasure hunt, and the prize is moose antlers hidden in cuts, fir thickets, and winter feeding areas. We’re joined by Maine hunter and YouTuber Cory Ryder to talk shed hunting the way it actually happens: long miles, wet boots, and learning to read the forest instead of hoping for luck.Cory shares the story behind his Black Lab, Gracie, and how she went from an energetic puppy chewing on an old broken paddle to a focused shed dog that can smell what your eyes will never catch. We dig into practical shed dog training, why basic obedience and clear rewards matter, and how a dog’s maturity can be the difference between chaos and consistency. If you’ve searched for “how to train a shed dog,” “shed hunting with a Labrador,” or “moose antler hunting tips,” this conversation stays grounded in what works without gimmicks.We also get tactical about finding sheds in Maine: identifying winter moose habitat in four- to five-year-old logging cuts, using rubs and browse lines as clues, and leaning on mapping tools like satellite imagery and tracking to cover ground efficiently and even match sets. Then we go beyond the hunt into the antler market, including buyers, dog chew demand, decor uses, and why coyotes, bears, and rodents seem so interested in antlers too.If you enjoyed this one, subscribe for more working dog and big-woods hunting talk, share the episode with a hunting buddy, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What’s the best shed you’ve ever found?Check us out on Facebook  Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and  Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!