Skinning a roe buck to prepare for a shoulder mount Important: Leave enough hide on the head, and do not use a windpipe cut! However it is not always possible to give the animal to the taxidermist quickly after it has been shot. The hunter… Read More »Skinning a roe buck to prepare for a shoulder mount
Raw preparation or pre-preparation If it is not possible to go straight to a taxidermist with the shot animal, the animal has to be pre-prepared in the field, so that the animal does not start to rot. All furred game should be gutted and cleaned… Read More »Raw preparation or pre-preparation
Treating the mount To make sure that your mount looks its best – and like new – for as long as possible it is crucial that it does not stand in sunlight. The room should not be exposed to major temperature fluctuations. Mounts in a… Read More »Treating the mount
An excellent mount starts on the hunt Furred game or birds which are molting are difficult to prepare for permanent mounting. Watch where the animal is standing before you shoot it – danger of falling. Damage to the fur and the trophy, difficulties in collecting… Read More »An excellent mount starts on the hunt