Thread: Stag and Thar Cape weights

Hey All,

I'm doing some planning for an upcoming trip to the South Island and have come up empty handed with any forum searches on this topic. If we're lucky enough to get something, I'm hoping to get an idea of what kind of weights we should expect for fresh(not dried) stag and thar capes with skull caps/antlers. The capes would be fleshed. I am referring to typical free range stags, not high fenced. My guess for stag cape + antlers is 35lbs(15.8kg), based off what I know about elk and whitetail. Is this a reasonable guess? I have no frame of reference for Thar weights, so I'm hoping for some help there. We'll likely be packing any trophies out on our backs and flying them home in checked luggage, hence the weight questions. Thanks for your help in advance.