any info would be great.
Return to Deer Taxidermy Category Menu
There is a drying period that the skull / antlers have to go through before being officially scored. I don't think you'll want to leave the un-skinned head laying about for 60 days before you can score the rack.
I think they meant the B and C neck measurements.Yes you can take them before skinning but you better subtract an inch or two for hair.
If you are not 100% sure about taken the measurements you need,and you never want to be wrong,buy yourself afew forms,all different sizes from 17 to 22 neck size .If you try them on a form after skinning them out you will know what size form you need .example,if you think you have a 22 inch neck try it on a 22 inch form,if its alittle tight then you know its a 21,or if its to big its a 23,same thing with the eye to nose.its not easy to take proper measurements with the hair on or off,it comes with time.
Just measure nose to eye before skinning, and measure the neck once you get the hide back from the tannery and rehydrated. Then you know it will fit whatever form you order.
with Drew! If you order 3 forms everytime you order a form then you better build a warehouse!(LOL) Peace- Jeff F.
You only need afew forms to keep in your shop not a warehouse.what drew said is good if you use a long incison ,but will not be to good if you use a short one.
You only need afew forms to keep in your shop not a warehouse.what drew said is good if you use a long incison ,but will not be to good if you use a short one.
I do use a short t incision. When it's back from the tannery I rehydrate, sweat overnight,stretch,measure, and throw it back in the freezer. I never have any problems with this method. Truth. Jeff F.
The b&c form measurements are taken(hair on),recorded and then signed by my customer on the contract to avoid the "I thought it was bigger" syndrome. Jeff F.
I only responded to cooner thinking if he asked that question,he has not been doing taxidermy very long and i only gave him an alternitive that could maybee help him out.I personaly do the same thing as you and it works great for me to,but i think back 13 years ago and i would take any advice i could get on taken messurments.
I can only laugh with your response. I think back and I ended up ordering 3 different forms before I got my first deer to fit.(LMAO) Oh well! Peace- Jeff F.