Miles for Piles: Staying Compliant in the Next American Gold Rush

“Miles for piles.” It’s a saying every shed hunter knows, and for good reason. We walk miles, sometimes tens of miles, over rugged terrain just for the chance to find that one single antler, and in full transparency, a handful is more realistic of a goal than an actual pile these days. For me, it’s more than just a hobby; it’s been an obsession for over 25 years. Every spring, I lace up my boots and set out to find antlers, hiking along every sun-soaked south-facing slope I can find. How Did We Get Here Shed hunting has exploded in