Velvet antler preservation process

[lapadat]

Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone knows how to preserve velvet antlers.

thanks

lapadat

[Canuck2]

There are injectable chemical processes, although I've never used any. Might be a good idea for a variety of circumstances.

However, I have shot 8 or 10 bucks in velvet over the years and have always 'freeze dried' them. That is, I've stuck them in the freezer for a few months and they come out perfect. No odor, no deterioration. This requires some patience and enough space in the freezer so they don't get kicked around.

Have a look at the 1985 whitetail in the following link; I took him 20 years ago and have the antlers on a plaque in my basement, still in perfect condition.

http://www.angelfire.com/bc/canuck2/deer1980.1986.html

[416]

http://www.taxidermy.net/ You can check this site out, lots of good info, although Canuck2's method sounds effective and easy to administer.