"People kind of have an obsession with deer antlers, so therefore they're cutting heads off or cutting the antlers off," state wildlife officer Jason Keller said. The horns shed by pronghorn antelope are a hollow sheath. Whether you are a deer hunter of shed finder, there comes a point in time when you'll find yourself in possession of more antlers than you know what to do with. (Jim L., Lodi) Answer: Please advise your friend not to try to sell his deer or elk trophies. It’s also unlawful to offer to sell, barter or trade any shed antler. I called the Game Commission and found out firsthand that it is indeed illegal except under certain circumstances. In short, most states allow for the sale of antlers and taxidermy mounts of legally harvested deer. (Jim L., Lodi) Answer: Please advise your friend not to try to sell his deer or elk trophies. There is a whole Facebook group of people that are looking to buy (and sell) antlers! There is a huge difference in the base of an actual shed antler and one that has been pulled off. A correct answer on selling deer antlers needed Discussion in 'Questions about MI Hunting/Fishing Law' started by Captain of the 4-C's, Feb 3, 2011. According to the Game Commission, it is illegal for individuals to possess a shed antler to sell, barter or trade. It is unlawful to sell, trade or purchase any species of bird or mammal or part thereof found in the wild in California (Fish and Game Code, section 3039[a]). Is it legal to sell legally taken deer antlers in the state of Michigan - I have heard lots of opinions - I need the law where it concerns the selling of deer antlers as I have no desire to keep them. But before you pick up and keep that shed, you need to know that, in the West Virginia, possessing antler sheds from a deer (or elk) you didn’t legally harvest is illegal. My father in law knew a guy that used antlers to make knife handles, he sold the sheath that he made and gave you the knife to fit it. Selling some of your extra deer antlers is a quick and easy way to turn those unused items into extra cash. Are you thinking of selling that dusty old deer head, mounted fish or stuffed bird? Selling deer antlers (attached to the skull) is illegal in Oklahoma. This means that if you pick up some sheds in another state, you better leave them there, because you could find yourself in legal hot water if you bring them into West Virginia. antlers have a rounded base, commonly called a button or burr. Here's the abbreviated version paraphrased from our conversation this morning. The people who are selling deer antlers either haven't been caught yet, or … Legal antlers to collect. (This is specifically in regard to inedible game parts such as antlers, hooves, etc.). I found some deer antlers in the woods while hiking a few weeks ago that had been shed by a buck. It is unlawful to sell, trade or purchase any species of bird or mammal or part thereof found in the wild in California (Fish and Game Code, section 3039[a]). (A) It is unlawful to buy or sell, offer for sale, barter, or have in possession for sale the following: any live deer (family cervidae), the venison of any deer except as provided in Section 50-11-1920, any whitetail deer gametes or antler velvet, or any whitetail deer antlers attached to the pedicel. Shed antlers and horns may be possessed at any time. Nearly every state makes it totally illegal to sell any part of an animal taken under a hunting license. Possessing an antler shed is a misdemeanor offense and punishable by a fine of $20 to $200 for each incident, plus court costs. It is illegal to sell inedible game parts with a few exceptions. Can anyone link legal articles about selling deer antlers in texas (that is where i live and found them)