What's the best way to remove spurs from a turkey's leg?

Submitted by mp on 12/16/04 at 1:45 PM. ( ) 12.19.229.91

This response submitted by James Parrish on 12/16/04 at 1:53 PM. ( ) 204.211.171.11

Cut around them with a sharp scalpel. Then, pry them off. Joe Ferebee demonstrates it in his turkey mounting video.

This response submitted by goose2duck on 12/17/04 at 10:18 PM. ( ) 198.69.196.56

why would you want to remove them? just curious