Deer anterlers

[day dreamer]

If you come up on a deer that is dead from getting hit from a car is it legal to cut it horns off

[RetiredRR]

Depends on your state laws. (And how far your out in the country) But, I would never do it.

[day dreamer]

I was only asking because a guy that works with my wife found a very huge buck this morning and i wanted to get the horns scored . And they are huge biggest i ever seen and I am42 hunted all my life

[MDCAgent663_Clay]

The Wildlife Code of Missouri states:
3 CSR 10-10.768 Sales and Possession of Wildlife Parts and Mounted Specimens

(3) Any person who finds a dead deer with antlers still attached to the skull plate while afield and takes those antlers into possession must report the taking to a con­servation agent within twenty-four (24) hours to receive possession authorization. Shed antlers not attached to the skull plate found while afield may be possessed, bought and sold by any person without possession authorization.
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…I would recommend contacting your local agent prior to taking the antlers, although by Code you only need to within 24 hours of taking the item(s) into possession. This could save you trouble in the future if the deer ended up being part of an investigation (just a personal thought). A disposition form is needed for legal possession. Disposition forms can be provided by your local Conservation Agent.

-Dan Schepis
Conservation Agent – Clay County
This is not a full reproduction of the Code and all inquiries should be directed to the most current Wildlife Code of Missouri. This information is up to date as of 08Nov2012

[beagle man]

this was so such a good idea.

[Jigging15]

Great answer. Your right Beagleman this is a very informative forum and could save someone some money on something they thought was with in the law.

[day dreamer]

Thanks very much for the info. I wouldve bet that it was ok but i was wrong i guess. Again thanks

[Joedog]

this was so such a good idea.

x2!!

[seejimfish]

That's great to know. I have passed on several I have found just because I didn't think you could have them.

[bwillaub]

Certainly best to get a conservation agent involved as "green" antlers are easily recognized and should be documented for possession.