Problem 1: both spike bucks (my kids' first deer) were capped. I put them in ziplocs. I thought I froze them. I did not. When (if) I open the bags, it will punch me in the face. There is still flesh on them.
Is it worth trying to preserve anything? We are on a lease, so these are hopefully the first of many deer harvested.
The caps aren't cut very clean, so maybe the best option is just cut the small antlers off at the base? Should I just boil them and then clean with soap and water? Any other tips? If I boil the antlers, will that discolor anything?
I'm thinking my best option may be throw them in the trash and frame the pictures.
Is it worth trying to preserve anything? We are on a lease, so these are hopefully the first of many deer harvested.
The caps aren't cut very clean, so maybe the best option is just cut the small antlers off at the base? Should I just boil them and then clean with soap and water? Any other tips? If I boil the antlers, will that discolor anything?
I'm thinking my best option may be throw them in the trash and frame the pictures.