Removing antlers

[Cheeks13]

Just looking for some tips/ ideas for cutting through the skull plate to get the antlers off. As we all know it isn't very easy. How do you guys get it done? Cheeks out!!!

[james]

I used a chainsaw for my moose, and it wasn't pretty.

[Raquettedacker]

Its always easier if you remove the hair/skin. Then cut straight down through the eye sockets then come in through the back of the skull to intersect your first cut. If you don't have a bone saw, a sawzall works well.

[buckblaster]

Sawzall works good and its a little quicker than a bonesaw.

[stka]

We use a sawzall. You need to cut a slit in the skin first on front and back. Best to have a second person hold the head down by the antlers, and to not cut that person.

[TR19]

Agree that a sawzall with a 12" fine tooth blade works the best. Be sure to slit the skin like others have said to keep it from just sliding back & forth.

[Corporal Punishment]

You want a workout you can use a hacksaw,done that plenty of times!!

[Cheeks13]

Thanks guys. These are all things I have done as well. I guess it is a good problem to have. Cheeks out!!!

[bucksnort]

i used a coping saw on my deer worked well

[nielsen326]

try taking the skin off the head a week after u shot the deer