MOUNT FIELD CARE

When in doubt - call your local taxidermist immediately.  If you are planning a hunt, see your taxidermist ahead of time for field care instructions on the trophy you are going after.

You can call or email Jim for a skinning and measuring chart to take with you.  When possible - take specimen to taxidermist immediately.  He knows how to take care of your trophy best.

FISH:

1) NEVER GUT THE FISH.

2) LET THE FISH DRY OUT IN SHADE AREA WITH GOOD SIDE UP. THIS IS BEST ESPECIALLY FOR WALLEYE.

3) WRAP IN PLASTIC & FREEZE IMMEDIATELY.

4) OR TAKE TO YOUR TAXIDERMIST.

5) DO NOT WRAP IN NEWSPAPER. THE PRINT STAYS ON THE FISH.

DEER / ALL GAME HEADS:

1) AFTER FIELD DRESSING, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO WASH ALL BLOOD OFF HAIR WHERE TO BE USED FOR MOUNT.

2) LEAVE THE BRISKET & SHOULDER IN TACK.

3) WHEN CUTTING MAKE YOUR CUT AROUND THE DEER, BEHIND THE FRONT LEGS.

4) DO NUT CUT THE BRISKET FOR ANY REASON!

5) PEEL THE SKIN FROM THE CUT, LEAVING 6" OF NECK FOR MEASURING.

BIRDS:

1) CHECK THE BIRD FOR ANY EXCESSIVE DAMAGE THAT WOULD MAKE IT UNACCEPTABLE FOR MOUNTING. SHOT UP BILLS ARE OK. WE USE ARTIFICIAL BILLS.  CHECK WITH YOUR TAXIDERMIST IF HE USES THEM ALSO.

2) DO NOT GUT! LEAVE WHOLE.

3) DO NOT CARRY BIRD BY THE NECK. THIS CAN RESULT IN NON-REPAIRABLE DAMAGE TO THE NECK FEATHERS.

4) SLIDE THE BIRD INTO A STOCKING, PUT IN FREEZER PLASTIC & FREEZE.

SMALL GAME:

1) DO NOT GUT OR CUT ANIMAL.

2 CLEAN OFF ANY BLOOD - THE BLOOD WILL CAUSE HAIR LOSS, IF LET TO SIT ON HAIR.

3) PUT IN PLASTIC & FREEZE IMMEDIATELY.

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