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Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? #6947442 11/06/17 12:40 AM
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Just shot a pretty NM mullie. Had to pack him 3 miles, a whole deer in one trip just wasn't going to happen, so he came out in batches. I saved as much cape as I could, back to just behind the front legs. The head and neck are still in it. I'll probably finish caping it tomorrow.

1. Do I need to measure anything before I finish caping it?
2. Should I put anything on it, or just freeze it?
3. Any recommended taxidermists within a reasonable range of Lubbock TX or Llanno TX?
4. How much should I expect to pay for shoulder mount?

Thanks in advance!

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Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6947750 11/06/17 05:09 AM
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I take measurements after tanning so no.
Freeze asap
Not near u but I recxomend www.trophycasetaxidermy.com (me):)
I charge $555. I'm prob average for mule deer

Hope this helps.

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Keep cold as possible until u can freeze. Also keep dry.

Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6947762 11/06/17 05:33 AM
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Very helpful! Thanks!

Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6947766 11/06/17 05:39 AM
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No problem

Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6948276 11/06/17 04:48 PM
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Freeze it,Jerry Huffaker of Huffaker taxidermy, Abiline TX, 325-672-2778, his work speaks for itself, price is really irrelevant.
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Anyone ever heard anything bad about Creative Critters?

Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: DavidC.] #6949622 11/07/17 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted By: D. Cavaretta
Freeze it,Jerry Huffaker of Huffaker taxidermy, Abiline TX, 325-672-2778, his work speaks for itself, price is really irrelevant.
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I took Jerry my bull from NM in September, and hope to take him an Alberta Muley in a few weeks.



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Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6949694 11/07/17 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted By: ImBillT
Just shot a pretty NM mullie. Had to pack him 3 miles, a whole deer in one trip just wasn't going to happen, so he came out in batches. I saved as much cape as I could, back to just behind the front legs. The head and neck are still in it. I'll probably finish caping it tomorrow.

1. Do I need to measure anything before I finish caping it?
2. Should I put anything on it, or just freeze it?
3. Any recommended taxidermists within a reasonable range of Lubbock TX or Llanno TX?
4. How much should I expect to pay for shoulder mount?

Thanks in advance!


1)no
2) roll up cape and freeze it
3) TNT taxidermy in Ingram/kerrville
4)400-500 depending on form, habitat Etc but really price is irreverent


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Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6950813 11/08/17 01:44 AM
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Two votes for Huffaker.

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Tnt does great work

Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6950898 11/08/17 03:07 AM
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Two for TNT.

Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6951629 11/08/17 06:12 PM
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Ever heard anything bad about Creative Critters?

Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6951845 11/08/17 08:39 PM
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I'll take that as a yes. Probably going Huffaker or TNT.

Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6956416 11/12/17 02:57 AM
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Huffaker it is. Dropping it off wednesday

Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6972582 11/26/17 05:46 AM
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Dropped it off at Haffaker. He was a really nice guy, and talking with him just really put me at ease that he was someone you would trust with your animal. The stuff in his shop that was ready for pick-up looked excellent. I'm glad I took it there.

Re: Rules for caping? Taxidermist recommendations? [Re: ImBillT] #6972592 11/26/17 08:13 AM
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He has earned the reputation as one of the best in the country. From the pictures he posts, his work his outstanding. I think you made a good call

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