I will begoing back to Okla. this weekend and my antelope from this past fall is completed. Therefore, I would like to build a wooden crate and check it in as luggage. Has anyone ever done this before and if so, were there any limitations or problems. I know the weight requirement is 50lbs and I haven't seen anything on the airline's website saying a I can't do this as of yet.

Thanks for any comments,

graybird,

you should be alright with a crate. The Pronghorn isn't to big mounted. use 1X3's as your corners and 1/2 inch plywood for the sides. Screw it all togeter don't nail. Put rope handles on the ends, drill two holes big enough to slip the rope through then tie a knot in each end, they work great!

Yes i have taken mounts, (Tahr shr mt, a peacock mt & goat shr mt), on a plane as luggage without a problem.
I just had to pay the excess luggage weight fee.
The connecting plane was a small 20 seater but it was still ok for all boxes to go on that one too.
It was NewZealand to Australia though.



(Widow - havnt heard from you so have already bought a yote.)

Thanks for the info. I never thought about using ropes as handles. Sounds like an excellent idea. I'll be sure and incorporate it into the crate.

Thanks!

I took a whitetail from Michigan to Juneau in a crate prior to 9/11. I didn't have any problems. Im not sure that you can take crates anymore as all "luggage" must be inspectable. For what its worth, I build crates to ship mounts all over the country Fedex. I shipped a 95lb crate last week for $45.00 and it arrived in 3 days. It might be easier for you to think about shipping it.

Hugh

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Im not sure that you can take crates anymore as all "luggage" must be inspectable.

Put a cheap set of hinges on it....