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Michigan lawmakers push for moose hunting on Isle Royale National Park
I'm usually all for more opportunity. I think the general public (lawmakers included) don't understand what an undertaking it would be to get a moose off that island. Its a remote island with no infrastructure, no roads, difficult boat access. My back is aching just thinking about it.- RV13
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- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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Taxidermy and Storage
Moths can do a number on mounts as well. Occasionally dust them off and inspect for moth damage. Usually around antler burs, ears, and sometimes along the seam where a mount is sewn up. You will notice hair falling out and eggs that have the appearance of sawdust or corncob grit.- RV13
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- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Taxidermy and Storage
In Michigan I always recommend to my customers not to keep them in the garage or barn. We get humid summers and dry cold winters. The leather can shrink and swell with the climate changes and you may see some of the finish paint or epoxy work crack and flake. Usually around the eyes and nose.- RV13
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- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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First DIY Shoulder Mount
Looks pretty good for the first one, I've seen far worse from guys who have been doing it many years. If you're interested in doing more check and see if your state has a taxidermy association. They usually have a yearly competition and conference. It's a great place to get a close up or hands...- RV13
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- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Frozen cape?
I've mounted deer capes that were in the deep freeze for 5 plus years. As long as they are wrapped up tight you should be fine. I use a big a roll of packaging film (saran wrap) and roll the thawed cape up and then wrap up tight in the film, then put it in the freezer. It keeps the air out and...- RV13
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- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Before and After whitetail euro mount
Very cool! Great way to display it. I like how the skull is sitting in relation to the board. How is it attached?- RV13
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- Forum: Field care - Meat, Trophy, Taxidermy
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Any Michigan grouse hunters.
In my experience 1 out of 40 isn't too bad. I'd hate to tell you how many I shot at before I knocked one down. We spend some time in the Pigeon usually the end of September. Depending on how the Wyoming draw pans out we probably won't go this fall. Lots of ground to cover in northern lower.- RV13
- Post #7
- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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New member from commifornia
Welcome from Michigan, formerly of commifornia.
