Red deer antler

[fred gordon]

The season when red deer drop their antlers is almost here. When I'm out and about I often find these things but usually pass them by as there is a limit to what I can use. It strikes me, however, that some people might find it useful. Is anyone interested if I find some? It would be a real pain to send a full antler through the post so I would have to charge the postage. What do you think?

 

[British Red]

I'd be delighted to pay postage for one or even a pair mate - for everything from knapping to staff headpieces!

What a kind offer!

Red

 

[Phil562]

Cheers Fred, that would be great

 

[fred gordon]

Some people are obviously interested so I am making a list and will PM in rotation when/if I get some. This sounds the fairest way to me.

 

[AndyW]

I'd love some antler Fred if you should find some.

Please put me down on your list.

Many thanks.

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

Now how could I say no to such an offer, I could mail you a cheque for the postage. It's over seas so maybe it's not easy with customs?

 

[jerv]

I'd love one I need a fairly biggish (4 or so points) one to make a cresswellian harpoon replica

 

[John Fenna]

Count me in Fred!
I am always willing to trade for good antler - help off set some postage?
John

 

[M@rk]

I'll love some antler, it's rather hard to find in London.

 

[Pignut]

If I am not to late I would love a piece!

Hard to turn down such an offer

Big thanks :You_Rock_

 

[Chance]

I was out last weekend, and they were still on (antlers on reds). I know that they're meant to drop around Easter : but do your previous years' experience allow you to be more accurate ?
When's a good date to take the kids up on the hill (if we promise to stay away from your patch ?)

 

[Greg]

You can count me in please Fred!

 

[fred gordon]

I was out last weekend, and they were still on (antlers on reds). I know that they're meant to drop around Easter : but do your previous years' experience allow you to be more accurate ?
When's a good date to take the kids up on the hill (if we promise to stay away from your patch ?)

IT does seem to vairy from year to year and area to area. It's also true to say that not all the stags drop their antlers at the same time. I've often seen stags with just one antler, having already dropped one. All you can do is go out and have a look.
Judging by the list I now have I'll be out for ages!! So please be patient if you are on the list.

 

[leon-b]

if you dont mind i would like some, could use it for various things
leon

 

[fred gordon]

I now have 10 people on the list. Can I close it there for a bit as it might be a struggle to get that far! However, I'll do my best.

 

[Paul Holtom]

Should you have a good few finds and a few pieces are still going spare would love to get hold of some. We don't have any Red Deer in Bedfordshire apart from those in Woburn Deer Park and there is no chance of getting any from there, if you step off the footpath a guy normally drives over to have a word.

 

[fred gordon]

Just a quick update to let you guys know I haven't forgotten about you. I've been out several times but without luck so far. Red deer here seem to be hanging on to their antlers this year. Must know I'm after it.

 

[Chance]

Seen anything yet (Spring 2008) ?
A bloke at work's looking to re-handle a Mora, and I'm trying to avoid raiding my own stock. Again, I promise not to raid your patch; just curious to know when it's worth going out along Deeside.

 

[primitive man]

dear all any antler that you could give away would be great send me a reply if you can