This pot just never gets stirred enough. About like the chicken and the egg. This is what I do... I take in what I want and what I can realistically get done in a certain timeframe. I try not to have anyones deer more than 4 months, average turnaround right now is 2.5 months. BUT, I REPEAT< BUT, I only do this part time. I just took a doe (previous post) to an archery shop, and the next night the owner called and wants me to mount 3 freezers full of stuff. He said he'd never had anything mounted because he never saw " a taxidermist work that he was impressed with". Really a big compliment, but I won't take in more than I want, he can take it or not. I really would like to do the work, but I really enjoy the time with my family. Quality is more important to me than quantity.
Cameron - if you are serious about taxidermy - when you get to wherever, subscribe to Taxidermy Today and Breakthrough magazines and join that states taxidermy association. The mags are great learning tools and the association will get you in doors that were closed before. Best of luck and if I can help you in any way, let me know.