The Route: 100 miles. What to Expect: Lake Michiganâs northeastern shores have charming coves, towering sand dunes, and tiny fishing towns. Drive along Grand Traverse Bay, where, in the fall, fiery-hued maple and oak leaves stand out against green pine, fir, and spruce trees.
Though this might be surprising for non-hunters, bringing antlers on a plane is allowed on almost all American airline carriers. Most usually charge a small fee (anywhere from $20 to $200) and ask that the antlers be cleaned and properly wrapped to the best of your ability.
Shed hunters have long known that different deer drop their antlers at different times, depending on a number of factors. Last April a friend told me that heâd just seen an 8-point buck near his home. I was puzzled. After all, it was April, very late for a buck still to be carrying antlers.