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Post by tynimiller on Feb 4, 2018 21:54:45 GMT -5
So years later I stare at my euro mount of the first buck I ever took and arguably the second biggest I have ever taken (if scores are right)...I am thinking of doing it up right but need a cape.
So please if ANY of you know a really good taxidermist in your area that has a darker style cape (buck was very dark..) PLEASE let me know. If the taxidermist is so-so not trying to be mean but not a fan of shoddy taxidermist work...I also understand this service with a cape included is going to cost more.
Thanks in advance if any of you can help me with this...I will attempt to give ya friendly gift as a thanks!
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Post by Woody Williams on Feb 5, 2018 7:34:34 GMT -5
So years later I stare at my euro mount of the first buck I ever took and arguably the second biggest I have ever taken (if scores are right)...I am thinking of doing it up right but need a cape. So please if ANY of you know a really good taxidermist in your area that has a darker style cape (buck was very dark..) PLEASE let me know. If the taxidermist is so-so not trying to be mean but not a fan of shoddy taxidermist work...I also understand this service with a cape included is going to cost more. Thanks in advance if any of you can help me with this...I will attempt to give ya friendly gift as a thanks! Dean Stallion of American Taxidermy in Boonville IN. State and national award winning taxidermist... |
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Post by medic22 on Feb 5, 2018 7:45:05 GMT -5
I second American Taxidermy
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Post by greghopper on Feb 5, 2018 7:50:28 GMT -5
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Post by tynimiller on Feb 5, 2018 8:05:31 GMT -5
Thanks fellas, may place some calls as soon as lunch.
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Post by schall53 on Feb 5, 2018 10:34:03 GMT -5
Jerry's Taxidermy, don't know if he has a cape or not but he does excellent work and he is close to you. He lives over by Mishawaka high school. 574-259-5154  |
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Post by tynimiller on Feb 5, 2018 11:00:41 GMT -5
Got a couple calls out and an awesome taxidermist from down south on the hunt for a cape for me. I'll give Jerry a call sometime today, worth a shot.
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Post by greghopper on Feb 5, 2018 11:18:52 GMT -5
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Post by budd on Feb 5, 2018 12:27:11 GMT -5
Wished that this had been posted in season. I would have gladly given you a cape. We get some really nice dark capes up here in northern Minnesota, very thick skinned. Majority of the bucks brought in here are 150lb+. I took the time to cape a bunch a few years ago, a friend of mine turned the ears lips and eyes, sold them on ebay. We split the money. Just to busy the last couple years to try and cape a few every night.
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Post by tynimiller on Feb 5, 2018 12:52:14 GMT -5
Wished that this had been posted in season. I would have gladly given you a cape. We get some really nice dark capes up here in northern Minnesota, very thick skinned. Majority of the bucks brought in here are 150lb+. I took the time to cape a bunch a few years ago, a friend of mine turned the ears lips and eyes, sold them on ebay. We split the money. Just to busy the last couple years to try and cape a few every night. Yup, my plan has quickly turned into just waiting till this fall when between myself and/or any number of folks will come across one for sure I could grab. Thanks! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2018 14:23:38 GMT -5
If you find a cape first ask how long it was to skinning and to the ice/freezer. If more than a warm 1/2 days don't bother. If cooler under 40 f, 1/2 day before complete ice and or freezer is okay. Preference is skin off and iced/freezer within a couple hours. If not, the hair will fall out due to bacteria.
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Post by budd on Feb 7, 2018 9:50:40 GMT -5
Wished that this had been posted in season. I would have gladly given you a cape. We get some really nice dark capes up here in northern Minnesota, very thick skinned. Majority of the bucks brought in here are 150lb+. I took the time to cape a bunch a few years ago, a friend of mine turned the ears lips and eyes, sold them on ebay. We split the money. Just to busy the last couple years to try and cape a few every night. Yup, my plan has quickly turned into just waiting till this fall when between myself and/or any number of folks will come across one for sure I could grab. Thanks! If still interested next fall please contact me and I will get you one free of charge, I will bring it down with me when I come down to deer hunt. |
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Post by tynimiller on Feb 7, 2018 10:59:50 GMT -5
Yup, my plan has quickly turned into just waiting till this fall when between myself and/or any number of folks will come across one for sure I could grab. Thanks! If still interested next fall please contact me and I will get you one free of charge, I will bring it down with me when I come down to deer hunt. budd if this happens you at minimum are getting gas money + a case of whatever your favorite beer is (if drinker). Much appreciated brother! |
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