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 Bobcat or fox preparation before taxidermy
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12/29/13 04:37 AM
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romie8
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What do you do to prepare a bobcat or fox after a kill to bring it to a taxidermist. I am seeing both at my lease and I would like to get either mounted. Do I field dress it myself or take it as is, bag it, freeze it, and take it to taxi when I can. Any tips to getting it to taxidermist would be appreciated.
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Re: Bobcat or fox preparation before taxidermy
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12/29/13 12:58 PM
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Texan Taxidermy
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Don't make any cuts on the animal. Leave it whole. As soon as the body heat dissipates, double bag it in heavy trash bags and freeze. It will keep for a year or so this way. Good luck to you!
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Re: Bobcat or fox preparation before taxidermy
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12/29/13 01:33 PM
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wildsidetaxi
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Don't make any cuts on the animal. Leave it whole. As soon as the body heat dissipates, double bag it in heavy trash bags and freeze. It will keep for a year or so this way. Good luck to you! X 2
Wild Side Taxidermy Julie Spencer Celeste, TX 214-726-2703 "Bringing wildlife back to life" email wildsidetaxidermy@yahoo.com https://wildsidetaxidermy.net/
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Re: Bobcat or fox preparation before taxidermy
[Re: romie8]
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12/29/13 04:06 PM
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MikeBillington
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Re: Bobcat or fox preparation before taxidermy
[Re: romie8]
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01/01/14 02:20 PM
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romie8
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Thanks for the info. Appreciate it.
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Re: Bobcat or fox preparation before taxidermy
[Re: romie8]
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01/06/14 08:12 PM
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nsmike
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One caveat if your hunting out of state, for bobcat, you require CITES paperwork to take it across state lines. I know in MN they requires that the bobcat be skinned and both the skin and carcass be presented for inspection. It really complicates things.
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