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Any Tips for Transporting Elk Antlers on Airplane?
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<blockquote data-quote="Bigdog425" data-source="post: 1711739" data-attributes="member: 8928"><p>Have shipped animals different ways...un-split elk rack as checked luggage (wrapped head with hose sections over tips), mulie velvet rack treated local and then split/shipped to home based taxidermist, bighorn sheep mounted by local taxidermist and then crated/shipped, international salted/expedited/shipped/imported. They all have their pros and cons.</p><p>For elk euro, I would recommend flying with rack (un-split) as checked bag. For elk shoulder mount, recommend flying with rack (split or un-split) or have mounted locally and then driving to pick up and bring back later. Would not recommend shipping an elk shoulder mount...expensive. But if you desire that route, there are companies that specialize in road transporting mounts (they do so in bulk with multiple stops) vs crating and shipping via Fedex like company.</p><p>For full body elk mount, I can only suppose one needs to first check prenup clauses before boarding one's private jet</p><p>If flying with meat, best to freeze first so no dry ice needed. If dry ice to be used, recommend flying Southwest as most others will charge you $100 per bag. </p><p>Always read and print out airline regs for guns, meat, dry ice...not all airline employees know their own regulations and the requirements vary by airport even on same airline. Prepare to be flexible and smile a lot through clenched jaw. </p><p>Most importantly, good luck on your hunt and safe travels.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bigdog425, post: 1711739, member: 8928"] Have shipped animals different ways...un-split elk rack as checked luggage (wrapped head with hose sections over tips), mulie velvet rack treated local and then split/shipped to home based taxidermist, bighorn sheep mounted by local taxidermist and then crated/shipped, international salted/expedited/shipped/imported. They all have their pros and cons. For elk euro, I would recommend flying with rack (un-split) as checked bag. For elk shoulder mount, recommend flying with rack (split or un-split) or have mounted locally and then driving to pick up and bring back later. Would not recommend shipping an elk shoulder mount...expensive. But if you desire that route, there are companies that specialize in road transporting mounts (they do so in bulk with multiple stops) vs crating and shipping via Fedex like company. For full body elk mount, I can only suppose one needs to first check prenup clauses before boarding one’s private jet If flying with meat, best to freeze first so no dry ice needed. If dry ice to be used, recommend flying Southwest as most others will charge you $100 per bag. Always read and print out airline regs for guns, meat, dry ice...not all airline employees know their own regulations and the requirements vary by airport even on same airline. Prepare to be flexible and smile a lot through clenched jaw. Most importantly, good luck on your hunt and safe travels. [/QUOTE]
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