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Cody2306
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Another newb question

#1 Post by Cody2306 »

What do y'all guys do with the deer antlers after y'all kill a deer. Forgive my ignorance. But I seen some guys use them as somkind of call . Rubbing and Banging them together.. can somebody please explain . When I get my first buck kill are the antlers you g to be somthing I keep to make these?

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Re: Another newb question

#2 Post by Carpdaddy »

There are many answers to this question. Some have the head mounted to hang on their wall, some cut pieces up to use for knife handles, (look at some of Graps recent threads), some make lamps, etc... They are a great reminder of your success while hunting so that when your old like me you can replay those hunts in your mind. And yes some use them to “Rattle” or hit together during the rut to call in Bucks. They fight during this time and your goal is to sound like two Bucks fighting. If the time is right others will come in to join the fight or to at least watch. Look around through the last few months of threads and you will see some of these things and others mentioned.

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Re: Another newb question

#3 Post by Jamesh76 »

my preference for a first buck kill would be a shoulder mount, European mount, skull cap plate, knife handles. I prefer to use sheds for rattling. Some people make lamps, but I believe the antlers need to be rather large for it to come out looking good.

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Re: Another newb question

#4 Post by Graps »

I'll tell you what, those things are nasty, so you should just send them to me and I'll get rid of 'em for you. :roll:
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#5 Post by Captainkirk »

Unless you are prepared to shell out the money for a shoulder mount, I would opt for a Euro mount if that's what you want. A far easier use would be knife handles, buttons, etc.
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Cody2306
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#6 Post by Cody2306 »

Thanks guys

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#7 Post by stumper »

wonderful ideas
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