• Deer antlers can be crafted into numerous items that are great gifts for the sports enthusiast in your life.deer antler image by CraterValley Photo from Fotolia.com
  
  Deer antlers, sometimes mistaken for horns, can be crafted into useful and decorative items. These deer crafts make fine gifts for outdoors enthusiasts and deer hunters alike. One great thing about deer antler gifts is that no two are alike because each deer's antler is one of a kind. Men may appreciate deer antler gifts that are crafted for utility, while women may prefer decorative items. These gifts make perfect additions to hunting cabins.
  
  

Lighting

• Deer antler lighting gifts range in size and price, so they can fit any budget. Table lamps make great gifts for people who enjoy reading on their couch. A floor lamp will light up a corner of a room and makes a great conversation piece in any home. Single- and double-antler sconces provide accent lighting in hallways or on porches. If you have extra money to spend on your deer "horn" gift, buy your friend or loved one a deer antler chandelier. Chandeliers may be single tiered or incorporate multiple tiers for extra dimension. You can even find deer chandeliers that incorporate wrought iron into the deer design.
  
  

Hunting Knives

• Most deer hunters carry hunting knives in the field, so there is no better gift than a deer antler hunting knife. They work exactly like any other fixed-blade knife, except that instead of a rubber or metal handle, the blade is affixed to a deer antler. You can find these knives at hunting stores, sportsmen shows or online retailers. Crafty gift-givers can make a knife themselves with the proper materials.
  
  

Wine Racks

• Deer antler wine and bottle racks make interesting additions to home bars, kitchens and cocktail areas. Buy wine racks made of multiple deer antlers to hold several wine bottles or buy a single-wine-bottle holder. If you give this type of gift, add a bottle of wine, too. Single-wine-bottle holders are functional, but also make great centerpieces for dining tables. Deer antler coaster sets and candle holders will complete the setting for a rustic dining table.