GETTIN STARTED

buy a deer mounting video and watch it and then look at getting a kit, if finances are slim the ten most important would be expensive, watch a video

 

thats enough videos you should have an idea of what to do, don't worry about it being perfect the first time just go measure a cape order a kit if your hides aren't tanned and then dive in, there's no time like the present

 

I would say besides a flesher it would be scissors,scapel,air brush,dremel tool,air compressor,skife knife,needle and thread,wire wheel, and ear turners.

 

Items as mentioned, plus reference photos are always a must. Ed.

 

I'm just starting out too, and I didn't have much to invest either.....I am just doing waterfowl though. I was able to find most of the items I need pretty cheap. Check Hobby Lobby, Michael's and if you have a Harbor Freight or other discount tool store, you can find many things you need cheaper than most of the catalogs, and don't have to wait for shipping.....
Hope that helps

 

Your money would be well spent to purchase a video on what ever specimin you wish to tackle first. Then you will be able to see what basic tools you may need.

 

Sounds like you should be ready just get er done and have fun.