Post by: cedarriver on August 19, 2013, 09:19:26 AM
This was actually skinned by a guide or outfitter, at least someone who should know better. Just because you might be going on a guided hunt, don't assume they know how to skin and take care of the animal for a mount. I had more than a couple skins that were taken care of poorly last year, by guides an outfitters. Educate yourself so you know where to make the cuts. It will save you and your taxidermist a lot of headaches and extra charges for repair or new capes. Good idea to ask your taxidermist how they want them skinned., saves us a lot of time.
I've already taken in a sheep cape that's going to need extra repair this year. Not cheap to find a cape, like that.
Hope this helps, Thanks, Rick
Post by: pianoman9701 on August 19, 2013, 10:06:09 AM
Post by: cedarriver on August 21, 2013, 08:00:17 AM
Thanks, Rick
Post by: huntnnw on August 21, 2013, 11:29:23 PM
Post by: cedarriver on August 22, 2013, 07:01:59 AM
when in doubt cut your cape long!! my capes for shoulder mounts are cut back on the guy to middle ribs to be safe:yeah:
Yes always leave us more ,we can always cut off what we don't need, but can't add if we don't have it. Other important thing is to stay out of the arm pits. Forms now days are longer,(bigger) in the shoulders, so please don't cut through the middle of the arm pit, cut on the outside edge of arm pit and down the back of the leg.