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RE: Shoulder Mounts! $$$$$

I took one in earlier this month and it will be $395.

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ORIGINAL: bhensley

I have never had one done before. If I were to have one done what do I need to do? I mean from the time I shoot the deer to the time I drop it off at the taxidermist. Thanks.
Brandon

I took this paragraph off my website:

When you decide your deer is going to be mounted, you need to take care of the cape soon after you harvest the animal. The cape needs to be removed as soon as possible. Always remember that it is easier to skin a warm freshly killed deer, than one that has hung on the gamepole for hours. To skin a deer for the taxidermist, you need to first hang it up by its hind legs. Once you have that done, grab a sharp knife and get ready to skin. Make an incision all the way around the deer, several inches behind the front legs, and then pull the skin downward and continue to skin in a tube like fashion. When you get to the front legs, carefully keep skinning around the brisket and legs and then cut the skin off the legs at the knee joints. Continue skinning down. Stop skinning when you reach near the base of the neck. Get a saw and cut off the head at the base of the neck and then fold the cape and unskinned head of the deer. Wrap it in a plastic garbage bag and then put it in another bag; tie the bags tightly and place the cape in a freezer as soon as possible to prevent spoiling. Just take it out when you are ready to take the deer to the taxidermist, or continue skinning it to mount it yourself

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$350 bucks. Bill McKintosh of Cedar Creek Taxidermy in St. Joseph, Mo.Went to High school with him and did just an awesome job....award winner too!

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West tn my guy still gets 250 been doing it since 1965..I have 13 done myself..

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ORIGINAL: Piebalddoe

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Make an incision all the way around the deer, several inches behind the front legs,

:eek: That's if you only want a neck mount. If you want one of the newer styles today or an ofset or pedestal mount, you really should start skinning all the way back at the buttocks. It's actually easier than starting behind the front legs, gets less hair all over your meat, and it ensures there's enough for the taxi. to work with.

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the guy we took my first deer/ buck to charged $230...... i just called him on monday again to take my 7 point in... and the price is still $230. he does nice work too!

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For one of the best jobs in my area (East South Dakota)IMO, it is $425 with a year turnaround. I think he said about 100 for a euro but I do my own.