• Try to avoid dragging the animal whenever possible. If you have to drag it, pull it by the antlers, and do your best to keep the head, neck, and shoulders off the ground to prevent damage to the hide.

  • Make your body cut approximately 4-6 inches BEHIND THE SHOULDERS.

  • Cut the hide around each leg just above the knees.

  • Make an incision along the back of each leg until you reach the body cut.

  • Do not cut the throat, brisket, or neck

  • Carefully work the hide around each leg just above the knees.

  • Cut through the neck and spinal column, not the hide, approximately 3-4 inches below where the head and neck meet.

  • Gently absorb any blood from the hide.

  • Keep the cape cool, dry, and protected until it can be brought to us.

  • Do not apply salt to the hide

Shoulder Mounts

  • Wrap the head and feet with wet paper towels. This prevents the delicate skin from getting freeze dried.

  • Lay head across the birds back.

  • Double bag the bird in ziploc freezer bags and squeeze the air out of the bags.

  • When stored this way, your bird can stay good in the freezer for quite awhile.

Birds