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Where to buy a tanned whitetail cape?
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11/07/23 04:07 PM
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DustyArmadillo
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Have an old euro mount that I’d like to see as a shoulder mount. Didn’t want to roll the dice on a potluck cape from “some guy”. Does anyone know where you can shop for them? A taxidermist who sells them? Hope everyone is having a good season so far
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Re: Where to buy a tanned whitetail cape?
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11/07/23 07:13 PM
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I've purchased multiple capes from Double Nickle taxidermy in New Braunfels in the past. They take really good care of their capes. It would be worth a call to see what they have.
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Re: Where to buy a tanned whitetail cape?
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11/07/23 07:28 PM
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Big W
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I would suggest checking with your local taxi also. They should all have extra capes. If that does not pan out, I have used Moscow Hide and Fur, or East Coast Capes with good luck but they are a little pricey. Be aware that these two probably will not have white-tail capes from Texas, but they are usually beautiful thick furred capes.
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Re: Where to buy a tanned whitetail cape?
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11/08/23 08:50 AM
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I would be inclined to think someone here could supply you with a properly shot WT cape, albeit a green cape. The not from Texas warning from Big W is good. You should seek a cape from the general area from where the antler came from. Eye to nose measurements should be specified to be sure you get a cape from a deer of similar age.......mounting a 5 y/o skull plate to a 2 y/o cape will look bad, as it is likely the antler burrs/pedicels are much larger on the older critter. Most Taxidermists will have an extra cape or two in the freezer
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