To ensure the best cape for your trophy mount, follow the instructions below while in the field. Perform these field care steps before taking to a processor.
- After field dressing your trophy, make a cut around the knee joints of both front legs.
- The second cut is made on the back of the legs from cut #1 to the arm pits.
- Make the third cut from the end of cut #2 to the rear of the animal - about 5 inches.
- Make the fourth cut around the body of the animal, top to bottom.
- STOP and bring all of the hide toward the head of the animal after skinning.
- Do NOT make any cuts up the back of the neck.. Cut through the flesh and bone of the neck..
- Place in a plastic bag and freeze or bring your trophy to the taxidermist at this time.