I kept my fist antlers from a few years ago in a old cotton army bag (wife didnt care to look at them). They didnt have a problem and look fine. Because of this I didnt think that anything needed to be done to preserve them. This year took my deer on 8/5/06. Kept them in a garbage bag until today when I opened them up to a crazy stench, a little bit of mold and the hair falling off. Having a nice set of velvet antlers is out of the question since one side is about 30% hairless. What can I do now. Is there a way to stop it quickly or do they look ok and is it even possible to take the velvet off? I hope its not too late and I am looking forward to some experienced help. Its a rookie move I know but my second deer so you guys can call me the rookie. Please help
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...has spoiled and I don't believe there's any way to save the remaining velvet. Velvet is a tissue and needs to be preserved like any tissue. There are methods to do this but since the hair is slipping from your antlers I believe you are better off stripping the remainder velvet, letting the antlers dry and then stain and seal them.Research Taxidermy Supply can artificially reapply velvet if you want to spend the $$$$. Good luck, JL