Caping an Elk
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foundation
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I'm a little North of there , but I can finish cape it for you tomorrow .
foundation
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LOL , oh I gotcha now . I thought maybe you had one down right now . I'll shoot you a message , but I'll be huntin Wyoming the last half of September myself .
I can just do the caping of getting it off the skull , but my taxidermist is also just North of Provo also in Herriman . I'll send you his name and phone number also so in case I'm still out of town .
I can just do the caping of getting it off the skull , but my taxidermist is also just North of Provo also in Herriman . I'll send you his name and phone number also so in case I'm still out of town .
elkantlers
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Sounds like the perfect time to learn for your self. It's not that hard and if you take your time you will do fine. Good luck
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I would take it to a taxi after you get off the mountain to get it ready for the long ride home. Also, make sure to cut around the body way back, the mounts these days are very long and it can be expensive to get a replacement cape.
If you have 30 minutes and can stop by my shop before your hunt then I can show you how to do it on the mountain. That could save some time for you, will make the packing easier, and save you some money. If you'd rather not mess with it we can help you out that way also.
Thanks for the kind words 2Lumpy. I grew up on a fruit farm, so I do know my way around with a paring knife.
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Thanks for the kind words 2Lumpy. I grew up on a fruit farm, so I do know my way around with a paring knife.
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Zeke
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With the heat, during the rut hunt, I'd cape it off long before it found it's way to my truck. Way too many guys lose capes to the heat even when they get back to town a day later.
You've got over 2 weeks until the hunt. Get hooked up with a good skinner and learn it now. Elk are big and one of the easiest to rough-cape off the neck and head. Most will tell you to keep it cool, dry and unsalted until you can get it to the taxidermist. Don't use plastic bags since they hold the moisture and heat.
I'd even help you out if we score before you do. Otherwise, we'll still be on the mountain.
Good luck,
Zeke
You've got over 2 weeks until the hunt. Get hooked up with a good skinner and learn it now. Elk are big and one of the easiest to rough-cape off the neck and head. Most will tell you to keep it cool, dry and unsalted until you can get it to the taxidermist. Don't use plastic bags since they hold the moisture and heat.
I'd even help you out if we score before you do. Otherwise, we'll still be on the mountain.
Good luck,
Zeke
