I'm about to commit for a combination moose/mule deer hunt this October near Tatlayoko Lake, BC. The closest town with an airport is Williams Lake & the outfitter has recommended I rent a car in Seattle in order to transport meat & trophies which, apparently, is a problem flying from Williams Lake. That's OK, but I'm having a hard time trying to envision what will happen at the airline check-in in Seattle when I show up--hopefully--with moose & mule deer racks & a cooler of meat. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually travelled via air with moose antlers. I may be over thinking the issue, but it seems that the size of moose antlers would be a serious problem. Thanks.

Each airline has different rules regarding meat and antlers. Likely best to check directly with a few carriers but I suspect the moose antlers will be a challenge.

I'd check into UPS rates.
or just keep on filling the coolers with ice and driving.

Whatever you do, put a brace or two across the spread (internally). This’ll reduce the chance of cracking the skull plate by mishandling. Never traveled with moose antlers, but I did drop alot of hunters off at Bangor Airport with meat and moose antlers. Short pcs of rubber hose or vinal tubing bigger than garden hose taped to protect tine ends. Clean skull plate. Wrap skull plate completely. Judicious and copious use of bubble wrap and a ton of that stretchy plastic tape that is like Saran Wrap is a good thing. Airline will likely charge oversize. UPS was always a problem because they required that antlers be in a crate. But absolutely check with them and check with airline well in advance. I’d drive the whole way if time is not a huge factor. Have a great hunt

Georgia to BC would be pretty long drive!

I would say your outfitter is giving you good advice. In June I was just in Tatlayoko Lake and flew from Williams Lake to Vancouver on Pacific Coastal Airlines. I had three checked bags, including my regular suitcase, my rifle in a Negrini hard case, and a frozen bear hide in a Rubber Maid container. The plane was full and there was not enough room for all the luggage. The lady behind the ticket counter was very nice and understood that I had an international connection to make so she made sure my bags made the flight. A couple of other passengers had their bags stay behind for a later flight that day. It would be a bad deal if you were shipping meat home and they didn't have room for it on the plane.

I own a courier service on the canada border here in Montana. I ship moose antlers every year for U S hunters via UPS. I wrap them in a large tarp and do the skull cap with plastic bags and duct tape,cover the tips with kid's swimming noodles.Then use rachet straps to hold it together.Ups has an oversize charge for these shipments.Some clients choose to have their antlers split and transportation is easier.You might consider using a taxidermist in the seattle area to ship too.