Jeromie Traphagen - Antler Shed Hunt Information - This is Our Town by Carl Pelletier published on 2022-02-10T18:32:22Z Jeromie Traphagen, a Sergeant with the Jackson Police Department, joins Del Ray in the KJAX (93.5 FM) studios for this weeks edition of "This is Our Town" to talk about the elk antler shed hunt May 1st traditionally marks the opening of the elk antler shed collection. In the past shed hunters from all around the region have descended upon Jackson in late April to jockey for position to be the first to access public land for the antler shed hunt. This year the Town of Jackson is taking steps to make this line-up process smooth and fair for all wishing to take part in the shed hunt. New this year...there will be an application process for those wishing to stage in the escorted procession from town to the Elk Refuge Road. Individuals who would like to be in this procession will need to fill out an application in advance. To find out more about the process: http://townofjackson.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1048 The Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (National Elk Refuge) have specific regulations surrounding shed collecting and access to areas of shed collection. Please visit their individual websites for additional information on the Elk Antler Shed Hunt Information. National Elk Refuge: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/national_elk_refuge/ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: https://www.fws.gov/ Bridger Teton National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov Wyoming Game and Fish Department: https://wgfd.wyo.gov/ Participants in the shed hunt are strongly encouraged to visit the National Elk Refuge website. Please know that it is illegal to collect, possess, sell, purchase, or transport any natural product, including shed antlers, from the National Elk Refuge.
