How long should a mount stay in the freezer

[Stone Cold]

I killed a really nice buck last year. I haven't brought it to be mounted yet because I am wanting someone else to mount my deer than my usual taxidermist. My usual is good enough for my average deer but I wanted a little more detail on my best deer yet.

How long can the mount stay in the freezer wrapped tight in garbage bags?

[Bill Yox]

An intact deer head wont store well. Even inside a plastic bag its drying out, especially around the antler bases, the nose, lips, eyes and ears, especially those ears. If its been caped off and just a cape wrapped tight in a bag, well thats another story. That cape could be good over a year or more, depending on the type of bag and the efficiency of the freezer.

[Tree climber]

the faster you get it out and mt. the better job you taxidermist can do for you.anything over a year will begin to go down hill fast.