Antler cleaning and mounting

Submitted by Bob Card on 11/18/1998.

( rpcard@aol.com )

I just shot a Whitetail deer and want to know how to go about cleaning the skull and rack to mount to a plack. I've heard that you boil the skull in bleach. Is this the correct way of cleaning or do I just let it rott off

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This response submitted by Ken Edwards on 11/18/1998.

( ken@taxidermy.net )

Dear Bob,


There are several good responses to this question already listed on the Forums. Check out the following discussions:


Lifesize Mammals: Racoon Skull

Deer Taxidermy: European Mount

Game Heads: European Skull Mount on Whitetail Deer

Beginners: Skull Cleaning Chemical


Hope this helps.


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