Would You Sell Your Whitetail Antlers?

Would You Sell Your Whitetail Antlers? There is not much grey area when it comes to antler sales. Chances are you either feel it is the sportsman’s prerogative to sell those things which he or she legally harvests from mother earth or you despise the thought of profiteering off Mother Nature. No matter which side you’re on there is no denying that the antler trade is alive and well. What’s a deer antler worth? The answer largely depends on who you are, where you’re at and what style of antler you have. For those who are looking for a specific answer, you might want to visit the Whitetail Fanatic Resource Center (click here) where well spell out the trends in recent antler values. General rules to consider when placing a value on antlers: 1. Pristine antlers are worth more than a set that has been repaired because of breakage 2. Uniqueness and perfection can both increase value 3. Bow kills are generally worth more than gun kills or pick ups 4. An interesting story behind the buck increases value 5. Old yellow racks that have been aging in back room of a smoke filled watering hole are worth less than antlers that have been properly cared for. If you’d like to see first hand, what antlers sell for you might want to visit the Whitetail Classic Sports Show and Antler Auction in Dubuque Iowa on March 14 – 16. A large set of typical whitetail shed antlers brought $19,000 at last years sale, while a non-typical whitetail shed scoring 123” brought $5000 for a single side

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