The later in the season you are, the more chance of this happening. Some deer in our area shed as early as late December. For the most part this shouldn't be a problem, and the horn can be re-attatched if it does come off. I have pulled, and helped pull many deer and never had this happen. If you are going to be keeping the cape, don't drag by the back feet since you will be going against the grain of the hair and can damage the hide. When you drag by the horns you will be going with the grain and will be keeping most of the cape off the ground.