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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Michelle_Nelson on September 29, 2010, 04:44:08 PM

Title: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 29, 2010, 04:44:08 PM: Hey Guys I am in need of some Extra Deer Capes for stock. Every year I get in the occational animal with a cape that is unmountable for one reason or another or someone wants to mount a nice set of sheds. I like to have stock capes on hand for those that may need one.

Price depends on the size and quality of the cape. Deer up to $75. XXLarge capes can bring more. I will exchange antler plaques for capes or shop credit. If I have enough cash available sometimes I will pay cash.

If any of you shoot an animal with a nice cape and decent neck size and don't plan on mounting it, please let me know. The antlers and/or Horns will be returned to you. If you have any questions just give me a call: (360) 704 - 0034.

Field Care information and how to cape a Deer located here:

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,352.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,352.0.html)

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: PA BEN on September 29, 2010, 04:51:15 PM: Do you want wt capes?
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: loper on September 29, 2010, 04:53:57 PM: Being in western Washington, are you targeting blacktail capes or are mulies/whitetail also something you are interested in?

Just checking :)

P.S. I can see that part of my question was asked while I was typing mine :o
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: GEARHEAD on September 29, 2010, 05:50:02 PM: How about some stump coordinates in trade :P
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on September 29, 2010, 10:40:44 PM: Yes guys I am looking for Mule Deer, Whitetail, and Blacktail Capes!

Stump coordinates GEARHEAD? No problem, I will run up in to the woods tomarrow and pick out some dandy stumps and send you the coords. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 30, 2010, 10:21:09 PM: This year I'll try to keep them from freezing-thawing-freezing-thawing-freezing-thawing before I get them to you.... :chuckle:
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: SirSpencer on October 01, 2010, 10:13:06 AM: Will the antlers be returned attached to the skull cap or will they be separated?
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 01, 2010, 01:48:00 PM: Quote from: SirSpencer on October 01, 2010, 10:13:06 AM
Will the antlers be returned attached to the skull cap or will they be separated?

Yes they will be on the skull cap. If I have room in my freezer I will leave the entire skull intact so you can take it home and do a Euro if you want just cash or credit.
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: SirSpencer on October 02, 2010, 05:08:30 PM: Sounds good.
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 08, 2010, 02:08:13 PM: Still need capes! :)
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: king on October 08, 2010, 04:44:37 PM: How much credit would a good deer cape be worth? Elk?
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Clumber on October 08, 2010, 07:01:36 PM: Dumb dumb idiotic question I am guessing -- do you need does too or just the boys? Or does it not really matter the gender of the cape?

I've only seen does this year so far (archery). If you want capes of any gender, I'll make sure to keep the cape for you even if I get a doe.
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 08, 2010, 11:35:05 PM: Quote from: Michelle_Nelson on September 29, 2010, 04:44:08 PM
Deer up to $75. Elk Capes up to $125. XXLarge capes can bring more. I will exchange antler plaques for capes or shop credit. If I have enough cash available sometimes I will pay cash.
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 08, 2010, 11:36:02 PM: Hey Clumber. I need Buck Capes.
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 14, 2010, 09:29:54 PM: Still need capes guys and gals! :)
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: hirshey on October 14, 2010, 09:39:04 PM: Hopefully my party will have some up for grabs after this weekend. :IBCOOL: I'll keep you in the loop!
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 15, 2010, 01:34:37 PM: Thanks hirshey!

I really need to build up my inventory of stock capes.
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 19, 2010, 12:29:53 PM: Lots of Deer hitting the ground and some nice ones. I still needs capes guys and gals!
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: bankwalker on October 19, 2010, 01:35:44 PM: question, lets say i get a deer and cant get the cape to you right away. what should i do?
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: DeerThug on October 21, 2010, 07:54:55 PM: The cape from my sons 4x3 mulie is avaiable. Trade for european?
It was well caped - no holes and is well wraped and frozen.
DeerThug
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 21, 2010, 08:32:22 PM: Deer Thug I sent you a PM.
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: seth30 on October 21, 2010, 08:33:37 PM: Michelle, I already told my self that I am going to mount the deer I shoot due to it being my first shotty(god willing I get one) will the rest of the cape be worthwile?
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: seth30 on October 21, 2010, 08:33:57 PM: I meant shoulder mount sorry :o
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 21, 2010, 08:36:02 PM: Do you mean the back 1/2 of the hide? No I do not need them. Thanks for asking though. :)
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: seth30 on October 21, 2010, 08:37:36 PM: YOur welcome, still new to this taxi stuff, someday I will learn :chuckle:
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 22, 2010, 06:28:07 PM: Sorry Mich, nothing yet :dunno:
Bad luck this year. Been hunting hard, but just finally saw a legal buck this morning at less than 500 yards (first one), but couldn't get a shot. PathfinderJR had to settle for a doe last night. Opening weekend was a circus this year. I've gotta change something next year, bow, muzzy, new area, something... :'(
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 27, 2010, 09:22:42 AM: Hey guys I could still use some more deer capes! :)
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 27, 2010, 11:41:12 AM: Sorry Mich. i struck out this year (for Washington anyway). Had two buddies call me and tell me they had a cape and to come get it, and when I got there, the throat was cut... :bash:
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 27, 2010, 02:20:26 PM: :bash:
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on October 27, 2010, 03:40:58 PM: You have no idea. Last night of the season I spotted a mulie buck. Couldn't count points, bu 1/2 hour before dark and nothing to lose, so I stalked him. Got to 200 yards with the last few minutes of shooting light. I had left my spotting scope behind during the stalk because I had to crawl. Got into position and he was bedded, less than 200 yards. STILL couldn't see his points (low light, looking into the setting sun, antlers the same color as the brush, laying in the shadows, etc...). We stared at each other for the last few minutes of shooting light, and he finally got up and trotted over the hill. When he skylined, I clearly saw he was a 4x4... :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on October 30, 2010, 10:22:48 PM: :chuckle: That sucks! You still got any out of state tags for deer?
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 01, 2010, 11:31:43 AM: Quote from: Michelle_Nelson on October 30, 2010, 10:22:48 PM
:chuckle: That sucks! You still got any out of state tags for deer?

Yup. Still got a Montana tag in my pocket... counting on that one... ;)
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Michelle_Nelson on November 19, 2010, 03:06:23 PM: :) Hey guys and gals I could still use some more Deer Capes, please!
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 24, 2010, 10:57:43 AM: Sorry Mich. My buddy and I both tagged out in Montana, but we both decided to get our bucks mounted. On the other hand, I just realized that I need a good taxidermist... ;)
PM Sent.
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: Coastal_native on November 24, 2010, 11:25:10 AM: Michelle,

I've been putting out the word to my fellow tribal hunters about the demand for Roosevelt elk and blacktail deer capes for taxidermy work. I see quite a few capes from mature animals go to waste every year. My questions is, can you take capes from animals harvested on tribal tags and if so what do you require to make sure that you're legal in possessing the capes? Tribal transport permit? copy of tag?

Will you trade capes for lessons? :)
Title: Re: I need Deer Capes!
Post by: kramer on November 24, 2010, 11:34:33 AM: i have a 21 inch blacktail cape professionally wet tanned in the freezer ready to mount. what is something like this worth?