I'm a non-hunter who found a set of black-tail antlers and a set of chital (Axis) deer antlers this weekend in the northern cali coast. Is there anything I need to do to "treat" them so they are preserved? Or will they just last as is? I already cleaned them with soapy water to get the grime off.
Tue, 2004-01-06 14:18
Antler preservation tips?
Fri, 2004-01-09 23:23
#1
Antler preservation tips?
Are axis deer native? I didn't think there were any native axis deer in North America. Just curious...
They should keep as is, although over the course of years (10+) you may get some chalkyness on the outside of the antlers. I believe this is due to oxidization and being in direct sunlight may accelerate it. Although over the course of a few years you probably won't notice any difference. So you can just leave it plain if you'd like for all practical purposes you won't notice any difference.
Some folks like to put a little varnish on it. I think the oily layer of the varnish prevents oxidization and it gives the antlers a deeper brown color.
Thu, 2004-02-05 00:10
#4
Antler preservation tips?
As long as the antlers are kept inside and not exposed to the elements, they will remain in their current condition for decades.
Congrats on your "find"! 
[ This Message was edited by: mismary on 2004-02-04 23:13 ]
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