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Old 04-02-2010 | 07:18 AM
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I knew of someone who did this years ago with mounted Canada geese. He had mounted them specifically for the purpose of using them as decoys, had sprayed some kind of protectant over them to keep them from getting damaged by the wind, and only used them in dry conditions/on land. He was also EXTREMELY careful with them.

Even then, they lasted less than one season. And the results were negligible because they didn't seem to bring in any more geese than any other decoy spread.

Think about it: if this was such a great idea, don't you think a lot more hunters would be doing it? I admire your zeal, but I think you'll be putting out way too much work for the payback you'll get in return.
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Old 04-07-2010 | 08:29 AM
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As Magnis said, there has been no talk of preservation. Also do yourself a favor, keep these things as far away from any professionally mounted trophies as you can. There are these nasty little bugs known as dermestid beetles, that once they gain a foothold will ruin ANY mounted animal. And the surest way to get them is with improperly mounted animals. Now onto other suggestions, what are you doing about the meat in the wings? What about the fat between the feather tracts? Acetone is not a preservative, so how are you going to keep it from rotting? WHat about the greasy mess that is going to happen when the fat starts to ooze out? If these deeks get wet, you are asking for trouble. Not to pee on your parade but ......... Awe heck, pee away! I promise you that you're not the first or the last person to think of this. And there is a reason you don't hear about them.
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