AFTER THE HARVEST
Shoulder Mounts
When field dressing the animal:
- Do not cut the animals throat
- Cut up the belly and stop at the sternum.
- Hang by rear legs from a gambrel.
- Cut off the front feet at the knee joints.
- Cut up the rear edge of front legs all the way to his armpit, then turn the blade 90 degrees and cut out toward the tail about 8 inches.
- Then, simply circle around the deer's torso.
- Make no more cuts.
- Skin the deer as far down his neck as you can.
- Cut the head from the carcass, being careful not to cut the skin.
- Let the head cool, then put in a plastic bag and ice or freeze as soon as possible.
- For best results, bring your trophy as soon as possible to prevent spoiling or freezer burn.
Lifesize Mounts
- Do not gut small mammals.
- Do not skin; we would like to make all cuts.
- Ice carefully or freeze whole. If you cannot freeze, bring in as soon as possible, we have a walk-in freezer
Birds & Fish
- Birds, Roll up a piece of tissue or paper towel, and place in mouth & push partially down throat.
- Tuck the bird's head under wing (If possible)
- Place in plastic bag and freeze
- Wrap your trophy fish in a wet towel and ice heavily or put in plastic bag and freeze.
SHIPPING INFORMATION
Please contact us 2-3 weeks prior to leaving on your adventure to receive the following helpful items to carry with you.
- Detailed shipping instructions for your professional guide & shipping agent.
- If you will be hunting an animal that requires a Cites Permit you will need to acquire this before going. You can contact US Fish & Wildlifeat 703-358-2104
You will be notified when your shipment has arrived in the states prior to being cleared by Customs, US Fish & Wildlife, & our Broker. At this point the Broker will bill for all these services & this must be paid immediately. For your protection we will assist with this but you must pay the broker. This way there is no chance of lost payment, etc. resulting in double payment by you.
Once your shipment is received at our shop we will contact you for mounting instructions. At this time a 33% deposit is required as well as shipping charges incurred to get the trophies from Broker to Great Outdoors Taxidermy.
- Major alterations required to achieve a particular look are subject to additional charges.
- Shipping, Special cabinetry, Pedestals, etc. are extra.
- Invoice must be paid within 14 days of billing date.
- All work must be paid in full prior to shipping or delivery.