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hardest animal to mount

Discussion in 'Beginners' started by bigbucktn, Dec 11, 2010.

  1. I still firmly believe that what may seem very difficult for some, may not be so hard for others to mount. I know my squirrels may not have won any big awards, but I was happy with what they did do, considering the small number I'd had any practice on. (Total of 6 in 16 years...) Can they be improved on? Most definitely. Anyone who thinks their mounts can't be improved upon are delusional. I didn't claim to be any kind of 'expert' on mounting squirrels. I just said I didn't find them difficult, for me.
     
  2. montana art

    montana art New Member

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    Praying Mantis thought it was gonna be fast bucks, I guessed wrong. Those legs are tough to skin, LOL what ever was inside of that abdomen was the worst smell I have ever smelled. Skunk sweet, otter or musk gland from what ever else I'll take those. will try and post picture If I get smart enough to. But I'm with the rest squirrel faces do me in.
     

  3. bubbadovetail

    bubbadovetail New Member

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    Maybe out of line but for us it has to be a cottontail rabbit. Seems that the skin drys out right away (using IP) and the skin tears very easy very frustrating. Think if we ever do any more we will tan them.