PURLEE'S TAXIDERMY
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Field Care and Preparation for Your
Trophy Mount
GAMEHEADS
Before
field dressing the animal, a decision needs to be made whether this is a
mountable piece or not. If it is determined to mount the animal, correct
field dressing and care of cape will help to ensure the integrity of the
finished mount.
WHEN
FIELD DRESSING, DO NOT MAKE ANY INCISIONS BEYOND THE STERNHAM. This
results in a split brisket and could cause a shortage of skin and additional
costs to the mounting process.
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After
field dressing your trophy, make a cut around the knee joints of both front
legs.
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The
second cut is made on the back of the legs from cut #1 to the arm pits.
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Make the
third cut from the end of cut #2 to the rear of the animal about five
inches.
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Make your
fourth cut around the body of the animal, top to bottom.
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STOP and
bring all of the hide toward the head of the animal after skinning. Do
not make a cut up the back of the neck. Cut through the flesh and bone
of the neck. Place in a plastic bag and freeze, or bring in your
trophy at this time.
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BIRDS
After harvesting a bird to be mounted,
it is always best to take good care of the specimen in the field. Just a
few simple steps can ensure your trophy is in the best possible condition for
the taxidermist.
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Wipe off
any blood
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Straighten
any twisted feathers
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Gently
fold the wings back into place and tuck the head under the wing while bird
is still pliable. If possible, place a piece of cotton in the bird's
mouth to prevent blood from leaking out.
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Once
home, wipe off any remaining blood with a wet cloth. If excessive
blood is present, rinse the bird with cold water. Fold the bird up gently
and slip it in a plastic trash bag, breast first. Squeeze out any air,
tie off the bag, and freeze.
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As
always, if possible, bring the specimen directly to the taxidermist as soon
as possible.
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