Deer

Deer Field Care Guide:

1. With a knife slit the hide circling the body behind the shoulder at approximately the mid-way point of the rib cage behind the front legs. Slit the skin around the legs just above the knees. An additional slit will be needed from the back of the leg and joining the body cut behind the legs.

2. Peel the skin forward up to the ears and jaw exposing the head-neck junction. Cut into the neck approximately 3 inches down from this junction. Circle the neck cutting down to the spinal column. After this cut is complete, grasp the antler bases and twist the head off the neck. This should allow the hide to be rolled up and put in a freezer until transported to Jim. These cuts should allow ample hide for Jim to work in the mounting. Remember Jim can cut off excess hide but he can’t add what he doesn’t have.