There are a lot of people who understood how it worked for 2 decades or more . . . until they decided to change how it works.
I agree with you going forward, if someone is buying in from 0 starting this year then I guess they deserve it.
I brought back all my stuff as well.
If you are only doing euros it would be easy.
I would just cut one antler off for easier shipping and have a taxidermist pin it when you get home.