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 How long can a deer head stay in a freezer
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09/18/19 07:52 PM
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If a deer head and cape has been salted, how long can it stay in a freezer and still be ok to have mounted?
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Re: How long can a deer head stay in a freezer
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09/19/19 01:40 PM
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It’s depends on what “salted” means. Eyes turned ,ears split ,hide fleshed etc. A taxidermist should tell you
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Re: How long can a deer head stay in a freezer
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09/20/19 08:40 AM
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Freezer burn is what damages the cape. Face and ears should always be wrapped in the middle of the cape for protection. I've heard of salted and dried hides lasting decades. I tried to get mounts out of the freezer within 6 months of hunting season. Once the hide is freezer burnt, the quality of the mount suffers.
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Re: How long can a deer head stay in a freezer
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09/26/19 12:07 AM
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Thanks for the rely. I have one that has been in the freezer for a few years. Just trying to figure out if it is worth taking to a taxidermist at the point.
Funny thing about getting older:
Your eyesight starts getting weaker but your ability to
see through people's BS gets much better.
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Re: How long can a deer head stay in a freezer
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09/26/19 02:10 PM
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1bigbill
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I’m a retired taxidermist of 23 years. Deer capes are easy to buy & cheap. I would just toss it and get a cape. Good luck.
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