Thanks for that info.I hope I never need it but it is good to know that we can all work together no matter how small or how big the deer are.
If I ever run across a man that knows everything about whitetail deer/ I willl avoid him at all cost.
Thanks QUOTE=Johnny B;50583]If you need to cut the antlers off this time of year, you can use the latex tourniquets that you would find in a Doctor’s office. The ones that are used to draw blood. Place one of them under the burr of each antler and tie it as tight as you possibly can. Next have a soldering iron hot and ready, I have used the same type of iron used for cattle for burning the horns on calves. These work great! They get super hot, and don’t cool off if a little blood gets on them. Quickly remove the antlers about an inch or so above the burs with a sharp bone saw, have a couple people ready to help with rags. Once the antler is cut off, take the iron and burn the velvet all the way around. Pay special attention to the little nooks and cranny. When I did this I would actually burn the velvet down a 1/2in. You should be able to pop the bands off once your done burning the velvet down. If you see any blood at this point don’t hesitate to use the iron again, and then use blood stop. Don’t be shy with fly spray or anything you may use to minimize fly traffic. Send me a pm if you have questions. It worked wonders every time I did this.
Johnny B
ps. Good luck everyone as this growing seasons nears an end. I hope no one else has to deal with a loss like you and Russ Wayne.[/QUOTE]