2015/11/23 12:00:34
Big Tuna
We took field pics with a digital camera and a I phone,will that work for posting pics. I did have my deer scored by a friend that does that ( he's an official scorer )and it scored 133 7/8. It's my second biggest buck I've ever taking. Although I thought about mounting it I'm still not sure, several things I don't like shorter G'2s,one beams longer not even,three points have small chips on the ends,but the most concerns are a handsize rubbed out spot on the top of his head that has no hair. I know it sounds like I'm knit picking but I have several deer mounted the are prettier looking in the 17 - 20 in spread range. Plus my wife's a little intimidated walking through the game room( she said it getting a little creepy with all those eyes, full body Turkey's and coyotes,flying geese and ducks). My son and I are into these skull mounts that she hates more so I'll probably do a that and make a floor pedestal wood display. My son and I make unbelievable wooden plaques. Hope it get pics up.
2015/11/23 12:55:53
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Big Tuna
a handsize rubbed out spot on the top of his head that has no hair. 




9 pointer my son shot last year had a similar deal - kinda crusty looking.  Didn't think much of it - just thought he was a scrapper/aggressive with making rubs, until my buddy who was doing a Euro mount for him texted me and told me it had a small hole in its skull, likely from a .22 round from a poacher.  Localized infection right under the scalp.  
 
Congrats on a great sounding buck!  
2015/11/23 13:46:12
BeenThereDoneThat.
I know a taxidermist that can take an old set of horns having never been mounted and use a cape from a doe.  So, I don't think the bald spot is an issue.  And no one but your taxidermist would know!  
2015/11/23 16:36:52
BeenThereDoneThat.
 
 
                                                                              ssssStop that !
2015/11/23 18:50:39
Big Tuna
Seriously I don't think a doe cape would look right, this buck has a quite large in rut neck. I caped it out today and froze the head and hide,so I'll have some time to think about it. I may have to pick out a pose with him looking up and to the left. I have  quite a few mounts in just about every pose there is,but taxidermy has come a long way,my guy does assume work and big deer don't every year.
2015/11/23 19:47:51
BIG WAGS
 
BTDT......You know someone who covers Bald spots????
How about a full skull cap for me???
Although the brown may be a turn off for the wifey tho !!!
 
2015/11/23 20:33:12
BeenThereDoneThat.
Wags..........  why do you think they call me BTDT.
 
Just make sure which end of the deer is caped, although people do tell me the tail, does make for a cute pony tail.
2015/11/24 20:18:01
BIG WAGS
BTDT-----Speaking of TAIL
While bear hunting today, I found 3 pairs of used girls panties??
Anyone want to call ownership???
Sugar run road in New Florence.....
1-pink, 1-black, 1-leopard print.......
2015/11/24 20:40:12
BeenThereDoneThat.
Ummmmm,  I'm thinkin.........  that's just a little more than, we needed to know!   Butttttttt, 'nibs' on the leopard print!!
2015/11/25 09:18:40
r3g3
Were they military undies-ya know -hash marks depicting rank.

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