After the animal is down, make sure to keep enough of its cape giving
the taxidermist plenty of hide to work with.
TAXIDERMY
PREP101
Do’s and don’ts of prepping your trophy for the
taxidermist. By Travis Moncrief, WHJ Editor
M
OST OF US HUNT FOR the same reasons: Putting qual-
ity meat in the freezer and spending time in the
outdoors with family and friends. But if we’re hon-
est with ourselves, shooting a trophy animal is also
a motivating factor. Though I truly believe the word
“trophy” is in the eye of the beholder, preserving the memory with a
well-done mount is something every hunter should consider. Hav-
ing gone through this process numerous times, here are some basic
steps you need to take. Remember you are the first step in the mount
turning out well.
Find A Taxidermist
Finding a taxidermist you like is an important first step. There are
three things to look for: quality of work, turnaround time and price.
Price and time are not as important to me as quality. Good taxider-
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