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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: asmith on June 16, 2019, 08:44:58 PM

Title: Get my euro back tomorrow
Post by: asmith on June 16, 2019, 08:44:58 PM: Finally get to pick up my elk from the beetle eaters tomorrow. Again, this is my first ever elk, so cant wait to get it on the wall.

Should I bleach the skull or leave it as is? I've never had this done before, so dont really know the process.

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Title: Re: Get my euro back tomorrow
Post by: HillHound on June 16, 2019, 08:52:59 PM: The Bear skulls I have had beetle cleaned came back looking great and I have not had to do anything with them. The euro deer and elk mounts I have done myself by simmering and pressure washing I use peroxide on rather than bleach. Bleach will deteriorate the bone. The peroxide just pulls the blood in grease out of the bone. Sometimes a little dish soap can’t hurt.
Title: Re: Get my euro back tomorrow
Post by: jrebel on June 16, 2019, 08:53:49 PM: I personally like them unbleached.....with that said, I bet most will say to bleach. I love the natural bone look. :tup: :tup:
Title: Re: Get my euro back tomorrow
Post by: emac on June 16, 2019, 08:54:58 PM: I like the natural look. So i would stick with the way it is

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