For outdoors lovers, there are a lot of symbols that have meaning. From trees to animals, there are thousands of symbols that represent the outdoors and other characteristics connected to nature. Because of this, if you are looking for a symbol for you, it is better to know what you really like about the outdoors. Do you love birdwatching? Are you a fisherman? Do you like to grow and plant flowers or do you like to hunt? There are a lot of directions you can go in when trying to determine what symbol fits you best. However, once you find it you can do a few things with it. You might be able to find some jewelry but if this symbol means a lot to you, maybe you want to get the image tattooed.

For hunters and others that believe in the symbolism attached, the antlers tattoo is a great choice. There is more to the meaning of the antlers tattoo than just liking animals that have them. But to understand the antler tattoo, we need to know about where they come from. Elk, deer and moose are a few examples of animals with antlers. However, most people associate antlers with deer and we will talk a little about that.

The purpose of this post is to talk about antlers and what they are and where they come from. We will also talk about why they seem to be so popular for tattoos and what is the antler tattoo meaning. There are also different variations of the antler tattoo, so we will talk about a few examples of this tattoo and if the meaning changes based on what images are tattooed with it. By the end of the post you should be more informed on this subject.

What are Antlers

Antlers are found on the skull of the animal and are an extension of the skull. You find these on members of deer family. Antlers are made of actual bone and are usually only found on the male species. Each year, the animal with the antlers will shed their rack and regrow them. The primary purpose of antlers is to use as weapons when fighting and to attract mates.