Panhandler80
WKR
If we are able to connect with a bull, hopefully weather will allow our pilot come get meat, antlers and cape. I have a great spot at house for shoulder mount and it is my objective to go that route.
If weather does not allow, I’ll guess I’ll need to research turning ears and eyelids, splitting lips as well as splitting the dewlap. I have (or had) Larry Bartletts DVD, Wilderness Taxidermy, somewhere at home, and intend to relocate and watch it a few times as schedule allows. A little research online indicates that it does not address splitting the dewlap.
1. How do most folks handle cape in the field, and at what stage do you begin to worry about these tasks?
2. Any recommendation on securing basic protocol for splitting dewlap?
I don’t think we’ll have much excess payload capacity in plane for significant quantity of salt. Best I can tell, other powders and preservation products are generally frowned upon.
So many little things to figure out and take into consideration! Beginning to feel a bit overwhelming.
If weather does not allow, I’ll guess I’ll need to research turning ears and eyelids, splitting lips as well as splitting the dewlap. I have (or had) Larry Bartletts DVD, Wilderness Taxidermy, somewhere at home, and intend to relocate and watch it a few times as schedule allows. A little research online indicates that it does not address splitting the dewlap.
1. How do most folks handle cape in the field, and at what stage do you begin to worry about these tasks?
2. Any recommendation on securing basic protocol for splitting dewlap?
I don’t think we’ll have much excess payload capacity in plane for significant quantity of salt. Best I can tell, other powders and preservation products are generally frowned upon.
So many little things to figure out and take into consideration! Beginning to feel a bit overwhelming.