Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 05, 2012, 07:04:40 PM
Post by: Todd_ID on January 05, 2012, 07:57:47 PM
Post by: littlemac on January 05, 2012, 08:16:55 PM
When I got my bull in New Mexico this year however, that changed. When we cut them out and I cleaned them up I couldn't believe how rich in color and nicely matched they are. The taxidermist said they rank in the top of all the ones he has seen, he's also our meat processor and he had 84 elk in the cooler the day I was there.
The first pic below are the ivories from the New Mexico bull I got this year and the second pic ('cause I got him second) are the ivories from my Montana bull.
I hope the color shows well in the pics.
Post by: BowBender87 on January 05, 2012, 09:02:29 PM
Post by: 400out on January 05, 2012, 09:07:45 PM
Post by: HardCorpsHuntr on January 05, 2012, 09:10:59 PM
ive heard of polishing ivories just by throwing em in your pocket with some change...but how else do you guys get them so shiny?
Simmer in water for a couple of hours. take all meat / cartilage off. Now the important part. 3 times through the washing machine and dryer with your wifes lingerie. BEAUTIFUL !!!
Post by: littlemac on January 05, 2012, 09:23:22 PM
ive heard of polishing ivories just by throwing em in your pocket with some change...but how else do you guys get them so shiny?
My taxidermist gave me the change in the pocket trick. That's what I used after cooking them in the Mr. Coffee in my room.
Amazing how the loose change shines 'em up.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 05, 2012, 09:29:08 PM
Post by: Whitpirate on January 06, 2012, 09:57:39 PM
ive heard of polishing ivories just by throwing em in your pocket with some change...but how else do you guys get them so shiny?
My taxidermist gave me the change in the pocket trick. That's what I used after cooking them in the Mr. Coffee in my room.
Amazing how the loose change shines 'em up.
And that ladies and gents is why I never, ever use the motel in-room coffee machine.
Post by: elkontherun on January 06, 2012, 10:45:56 PM
Post by: wrongway on January 07, 2012, 08:05:35 AM
Post by: 400out on January 07, 2012, 08:12:59 AM
Post by: 400out on January 07, 2012, 08:13:27 AM
My wife had this made for me for my wedding ring. Every time I look at my hand it brings back great memories and I also think about my wife!Thats really cool!
Post by: ouchfoss on January 07, 2012, 12:11:53 PM
Post by: 400out on January 07, 2012, 01:22:03 PM
I'm kinda curious how most poeple go about getting the ivories out of the skull. It took me several years to figure out that just hitting the ivory with a hammer or other hard object pops the teeth out immediatly and for how hard the ivories actually are, I have never broke or scratched one. I cant tell you how much time I wasted trying to pop the ivories out with a knife. :bash::yike: no no cut the gums a little then take the other end of the hammer (claw) and pull it out like a nail ;)
Post by: Elk whack master on January 07, 2012, 01:48:53 PM
PS. Chuck Norris looks for Rasbo under his bed!!!!!
Post by: washelkhntr on January 07, 2012, 02:25:16 PM
http://i.imgur.com/0fOJ7.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/X6YfH.jpg
I'm trying this on my iPad, so I donk know if the pics will work.
Post by: ouchfoss on January 07, 2012, 06:20:26 PM
I'm kinda curious how most poeple go about getting the ivories out of the skull. It took me several years to figure out that just hitting the ivory with a hammer or other hard object pops the teeth out immediatly and for how hard the ivories actually are, I have never broke or scratched one. I cant tell you how much time I wasted trying to pop the ivories out with a knife. :bash::yike: no no cut the gums a little then take the other end of the hammer (claw) and pull it out like a nail ;)
Never thought of that, have to try that next time. :tup:
Post by: KopperBuck on January 08, 2012, 01:19:30 AM
I typically just cut the gums. My ex-aunt has a good trick poppin the butt of a knife with a rock but never tried.
What I will tell you is never try to cut them out while hanging... not me, nor will I reveal who, but there was a severed tendon involved. Just saying.
Post by: wrongway on January 08, 2012, 06:59:56 PM
Post by: C-Money on January 08, 2012, 08:42:35 PM
Post by: briancorneal on January 08, 2012, 09:33:57 PM
Post by: NWBREW on January 08, 2012, 09:37:43 PM
Post by: backcountry55 on January 08, 2012, 10:26:57 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on January 08, 2012, 10:31:33 PM
turn the elk head upside down open the mouth put a 2x4 about 12" long on the ivory hit it with a hammer hard the tooth will pop out its so easy i caint tell you how many i tried to pull out or cut out not anymore try it!
:yeah:
Post by: huntnnw on January 08, 2012, 11:23:20 PM
Post by: backcountry55 on January 09, 2012, 08:44:44 AM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 09, 2012, 09:13:21 AM
Post by: C-Money on January 09, 2012, 10:17:40 AM
C-money. Nice pic looks like a butt with a ivory. Im sure thats not what eas intended. Nice ivory!!
:chuckle: :chuckle: Ya, it does look a little strange! It is accually my fist holding the ivories between my fingers. Best way I could hold them both and take a pic! :chuckle:
Post by: BENCHLEG on January 10, 2012, 06:34:52 PM