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09-17-2005, 06:14 AM
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Thursday was the opener of NH bow season and I got my 1st buck with a bow. It was a 6 point not that big but it still had all it's velvet. anyone know how to keep the velvet on the antlers I was thinking of a skull mount with the velvet on? Good luck to everyone this year
09-17-2005, 07:12 AM
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RE: first 1
ORIGINAL: BOB 22
Thursday was the opener of NH bow season and I got my 1st buck with a bow. It was a 6 point not that big but it still had all it's velvet. anyone know how to keep the velvet on the antlers I was thinking of a skull mount with the velvet on? Good luck to everyone this year
Thursday was the opener of NH bow season and I got my 1st buck with a bow. It was a 6 point not that big but it still had all it's velvet. anyone know how to keep the velvet on the antlers I was thinking of a skull mount with the velvet on? Good luck to everyone this year
09-17-2005, 07:20 AM
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RE: first 1
Congrats Bob!!
I did a search and found this http://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/search.php?q=velvetmaybe you can ask them a few questions.
I did a search and found this http://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/search.php?q=velvetmaybe you can ask them a few questions.
09-17-2005, 08:53 PM
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RE: first 1
Congrats Bob!!!
Try this for your velvet antlers. Clean the skullcap very well and simply put the rack in the freezer uncovered and unwrapped. It will freeze dry over time. I did it with a small velevt muley rack and its still fine 12+ years later!
Try this for your velvet antlers. Clean the skullcap very well and simply put the rack in the freezer uncovered and unwrapped. It will freeze dry over time. I did it with a small velevt muley rack and its still fine 12+ years later!
