Dwarf - Forest Buffalo Horn Removal

[Sarg]

Just thought Id see if any one on the forum knows if Forest / Dwarf Buffalo horns can be removed from the skull when preparing or cleaning the skull ?

I'm hoping not like Cape Buff, Wildebeest & Muskox ?

 

[buck wild]

Almost any horn can be removed including all those you mentioned and a few others. The question is, are you willing to go through all the extra effort and time/money to do so.

What is your biggest concern if they don't easily slip off?

 

[grand veneur]

That's correct, you can get them all removed, with more or less effort. Whether you should do it or not is controversially discussed among the taxidermist. I prefer it because there is a lot of organic material left behind in the depths. I had no problems with it so far, except by some trophies a light smell at first, but the majority of the trophies of my horn bearers had their horns removed.