AZcoues_addict Report post Posted August 29, 2024 On 8/8/2024 at 2:20 AM, Tony Nile said: Freeze drying is 100% the way to go. Spend the extra $ it's worth it. Who did yours Tony? Looks great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TOBY Report post Posted August 29, 2024 Velvalok for the DIY folk. I am trying it today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted August 29, 2024 On 8/29/2024 at 7:30 PM, TOBY said: Velvalok for the DIY folk. I am trying it today. Be VERY careful using Velvetlok. It does not work well for early season Velvet antlers!!!! Especially the large antlers with bulby tips. Feel free to call me and I'll be happy to tell you how to do it yourself using a better product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony Nile Report post Posted August 29, 2024 On 8/29/2024 at 7:11 PM, AZcoues_addict said: Who did yours Tony? Looks great Brett Prentice at gametrail taxidermy did the euro mount. I don't know what freeze dryer he sent the antlers to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 29, 2024 On 8/29/2024 at 7:47 PM, Big Browns said: Be VERY careful using Velvetlok. It does not work well for early season Velvet antlers!!!! Especially the large antlers with bulby tips. Feel free to call me and I'll be happy to tell you how to do it yourself using a better product. Whatever fake velvet you put on that velvet coues my kid killed a few years ago looks good 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 29, 2024 Adam, can a regular freezer work until getting it to a freeze drier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted August 30, 2024 On 8/29/2024 at 11:02 PM, CatfishKev said: Adam, can a regular freezer work until getting it to a freeze drier? Yes, the best thing you can do to prevent velvet from spoiling is getting it frozen! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted August 6 Friday Reminder!!!! Take proper care of your Velvet antlers if you want them to look nice!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 6 Do you have any tips for an early bear season hunter ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 6 On 8/6/2025 at 4:01 PM, Big Browns said: Friday Reminder!!!! Take proper care of your Velvet antlers if you want them to look nice!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Browns Report post Posted August 6 On 8/6/2025 at 4:39 PM, oz31p said: Do you have any tips for an early bear season hunter ? Yes, treat Bear hide just like velvet! Do NOT get it wet! Get it cooled immediately!!!!!! I highly recommend this product to help prevent hide from slipping. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roofer Billy Report post Posted August 6 On 8/29/2024 at 7:30 PM, TOBY said: Velvalok for the DIY folk. I am trying it today. It works really well. Use alot of it. Really soak the horns and do it a couple times. Poke pin holes at the top of each antler and a few around the base. I tried it last year on my nephews first deer a forked horn. It turned out very well. And very easy to use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 7 On 8/6/2025 at 5:37 PM, Big Browns said: Yes, treat Bear hide just like velvet! Do NOT get it wet! Get it cooled immediately!!!!!! I highly recommend this product to help prevent hide from slipping. Ross has this on sale for 50% off 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted August 7 On 8/7/2025 at 12:48 AM, oz31p said: Ross has this on sale for 50% off I wonder what's in it to make it work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted August 7 On 8/7/2025 at 12:54 AM, CatfishKev said: I wonder what's in it to make it work Hopefully liberal tears 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
