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Post by tbass on Jan 1, 2009 20:08:52 GMT -4
I want to have a fur bearer mounted such as fox, coon, or coyote. I cant afford it until late February or early March. How should I go about saving the carcass so that the fur is not ruined? I was told to put it in multiple trash bags and put it in the freezer. What do you guys suggest?
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Post by skwirl on Jan 1, 2009 20:26:23 GMT -4
Wipe or wash as much blood as possible off of the specimen before freezing or delivering the animal to PGT. Bag or double bag in a heavy mil. plastic bag(s) all specimens before freezing. When bagging deer or other antlered animals make sure ears are in the bag to prevent freezer burn. Keep all specimens out of direct sunlight. Sunlight and heat are the main factors causing bacteria growth which results in hair slippage. When freezing birds it is best to place them head first in pantyhose and then double bag. Never wrap birds in newspaper (this will speed up freezer burn). Furbearers: Freeze immediatly or bring directly to PGT
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johnnyz
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Post by johnnyz on Jan 3, 2009 12:08:11 GMT -4
pgt? whats that
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Post by skwirl on Jan 4, 2009 14:56:01 GMT -4
Its the initials of the taxidermist who wrote the article
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