You should get ahold of DeKuma, he may be willing to hunt that bad boy down for ya !! 
Nice photos BTW !!!
Now who is being the

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Seems to be the only thing I can kill with my bow though, so I guess you have a point!
Bone, You definitely do not salt the cape on these. Though you can if you want to use it for bait. I have found these guys are major canibals. If you kill one and leave it, soon all their buddies come to eat and you can take your pic.
Not sure how to save the cape yet, but I am hoping Bucklucky or Michelle can give me some pointers.