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Removing Antelope Horns
Roger:
Question. How do you remove the horns off an antelope so you can preserve the flesh underneath????
The goats I have killed before werelate in the season so the horns just pulled off. This one i got now was early in the season so the horns are stuck on good. It's been in the freezer since the kill in early Oct.
Thanks for the advice.
Roger
bobcat:
Here some info for ya: http://www.mckenziesp.com/KB/HTML%20KB/Pronghorn/pronghorn.asp
Probably a little more than you need for what you're doing but maybe it will be of some help.
bowsandhose:
not sure but i would think you rot them off like sheep horns after about a week should be able to pull them off and clean them. you don't want the meat to dry out so keep them in a bag. warring do not attempt until you have confirmed that's what to do
huntnphool:
Why dont you guys ask Michelle or Charlie?
Michelle_Nelson:
First off are you atempting to do a Euro or a horn plaque?
Pull them out of the freezer and seal them inside a plastic bag with about 1/2 cup water. Put them somewhere warm and let them set for about a week. They will pull right off. After that go ahead and cut about 2 1/2" off the top of the core.
HORN MOUNT: If you are doing a horn mount go ahead at this point simmer the skull cap and core. NOT THE SHEETHS (HORNS), or they will fall apart and swell. Once all the meat is gone you can re attach with bondo or epoxy.
EUROPEAN MOUNT: If your going to do a Euro I would suggest Macerating the skull only in a 5 gallon bucket with a tank hear.
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