What type eyes and size for a groundhog?

Submitted by christine on 10/02/2003. ( cmatuse31@yahoo.com ) 159.105.126.217

I will be trying to mount a groundhog soon. Does anyone know what size eye I should get? I was thinking 11mm. Also, should I use the black hollow eyes?

Thanks

This in not in the posts. I guess no one ever mounts a groundhog.

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14mm maybe?

This response submitted by pidgeon on 10/02/2003. ( ) 142.165.183.144

I think they have same sized eye has a big hawk does..same color too?


10mm or12mm hollow black glass bubble

This response submitted by pooly on 10/03/2003. ( ) 216.234.121.64

depending on the size of the critter 10mm for younger 12mm for most adults. if you have not skinned the animal , check the eye intact.
the black glass looks very good in animals from mink to raccoon.


Christine

This response submitted by Coyote on 10/03/2003. ( ) 69.14.83.252

Do yourself a favor and purchase a measure rite tool from WASCO, and measure the eyes. Go with a dark brown eye. And depending on the size of the groundhog it'll be anywhere from a 9mm. to a 11mm.


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