Crossing State lines & Euromounts

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I've found using the 'Hotel Pans' is also a fairly inexpensive alternative to the turkey boiler. I did my pronghorn in them and it worked out pretty well. Just get one big enough and deep enough for elk if you need it that big.
 
Not my picture, but a buddy who fit 2 deer in his. You don't need to have it on a stand that high. I use my turkey fryer burner for the exact same size pan.

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Mallardsx2 said:
I tried the Sous Vide this year. That process is too slow. I hate it. Glad I didn't spend a lot of money to try it. I have had a head in a bucket at 165 degrees since Sunday night and I still have 50% of the $hit still on it.

It would have boiled clean in the turkey pot in about 6-8 hours...
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i've come to really enjoy the speed of propane after mostly doing the sous vide for several years. but i really dislike the attention it needs, especially with the 3 year old and 1 year old wreaking constant havoc on my ability to get things done.

the sous vide allows you to walk away for days if you want without of risk ruining anything. big plus in that regard. it all depends.
 
TOGIE said:
i've come to really enjoy the speed of propane after mostly doing the sous vide for several years. but i really dislike the attention it needs, especially with the 3 year old and 1 year old wreaking constant havoc on my ability to get things done.

the sous vide allows you to walk away for days if you want without of risk ruining anything. big plus in that regard. it all depends.
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I agree, the speed of propane is definitely preferable.

I find myself a little less nervous with a bucket of pretty warm water tucked away in the garage vs. a open flame, boiling water, tippy pots, etc etc. with the kids running around.

I think it's just another good tool to have in the tool box. I'll say I was super impressed this year with wrapping the antlers with shrink wrap and electrical tape to minimize discoloration. Have to thank the Whitebone Creations guy for that one. Super slick.
 
If I’m lucky enough to fill this 4th season tag I’m trying a steamer in a heavy garbage bag this year. Then quick trip to the car wash to finish. Will report back how it works.
 
Has any one tried one of these to clean out the brain cavity?

"Raptorazor Scrambler Deer and Elk Skull Cleaning Tool"​

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AIM STR8 said:
Has any one tried one of these to clean out the brain cavity?

"Raptorazor Scrambler Deer and Elk Skull Cleaning Tool"​

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I used it for the first time this year in conjunction with cooking the skull. Definitely made the job of getting the brain out easier than it's been in the past. Definitely liquified a lot of the brain. I wouldn't call it a magic bullet or anything, but it helped. It was my first use, so I could probably play with how I have the wire run through.
 
jpc01101 said:
If I’m lucky enough to fill this 4th season tag I’m trying a steamer in a heavy garbage bag this year. Then quick trip to the car wash to finish. Will report back how it works.
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I lied. Found a guy to do it here in town with a 1 day turnaround. But I will try steaming at some point.
 
You might be able to find someone in the local area. I have a person I have used in E. Oregon $100 any head, did 2 this year for me. Done in a day or two. For me easier than carrying stuff but depends on where you are.
 
Learned:

1. A mule deer skull fits comfortably in a 20 quart pot

2. Have a burner that can produce high output. I purchased a “gas one” burner that had high reviews on Amazon, yet it struggled to get to a rolling boil making the process longer than it needed to be.

3. Have a flat blade screwdriver to peel off all of the hair around the pedicles before putting it into boiling water.

4. Locking 10” serration forceps work wonders in getting into hard to reach areas. Grab, twist and pull.

5. Be mindful of putting in the nose face down when pressure washing. I broke off the two front nose pieces, and assume that I can glue them back on?

Outstanding Questions:

1. What type of glue is best to glue the nose pieces back on. I don’t want them to yellow overtime, especially after doing the peroxide.

2. There is still a small amount of gristle on the skull, but I ran out of time and had to get home. Figured I would boil it one last time to loosen it up. Is that OK to do again?

3. How do you know when you’re getting to the point of overdoing it. I heard that can wreck the skull easily.

4. Once done, what’s the best way to hang on the wall? Using just a single nail?

Thanks everyone! This has been a great resource on the thread. Hope it’s helped out others too.
 
Don't want it at a rolling boil, just simmering. Yes you can do clean up work when you get home. Usually as a finish to get the last bits off and help whiten is a quart of Hydrogen peroxide in the pot of water. Have to wrap the antler bases or support the skull to keep them out of the solution otherwise they will dis-color. I usually support the skull and then put a WHITE washcloth in the solution and drape it over the skull between the antlers. You can also use hairdressers bleach and brush it on the skull and let it sit for a few days to whiten it. I use these, https://www.skullhooker.com/product/little-hooker/?v=28886f13f578
 
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