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[Jay]

How many hours does it take to mount a typical deer?

Are there any special tools/equipment that is required?

I've thought about giving it a shot for quite some time but have never tried it yet.

[Tenbears]

Jay. The time for a seasoned Veteran is different from that of a novice. I will give you an approximate rundown On the two. Bear in mind this is for a commercial Mount, NOT a show quality mount. which could take as much as 100 Hours.

Skin head: Professional, 20 Minuets Novice, 1 Hour

Turn and flesh Cape: professional. 2.5 hr. Novice 4hr.

Tan Hide. actual work time. 2 hrs same for Both

Prep Form, ear liners, etc. 1 hr Same for both

Fit and mount hide. 2 hr Professional, 4 hr novice

Tend mount wile drying 1 hr Same for both

Finish and detail 1 hr Professional 2 hr Novice

A professional will Have aprox. 10 hours in a mount, wile a novice will Have 15.

Many of the tools requires are commonplace tools that are readily available. S needles make the job easier. Bit a good sail needle will do the job.
Tackling your first deer is no big thing. Anyone with a degree of common sense can do it. And produce a decent mount. Attention to detail, and achieving good expression comes with time and practice.
I am off to fair for a week. But when I return I will begin a thread done in series Explaining what is needed, and how to go about mounting your first deer.

[Jay]

Thanks Tenbears,

I look forward to reading that thread.

[Tiny]

Tenbears,
The Time you gave above are the resaons I'am still a Hobbist at it,as it takes me a little longer.Maybe some day if all goes well I will be able to devote more time to practiceing this ART.

Looking forward to your series when you get back.

I can tell anyone here who might wish to try mounting one of thier own.By all means get a couple of Vidieos as well as a book on doing this.I found them a Big Help.A few Taxidermy supply company's offer these.