field care of mountain sheep
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Field Care of Mountain Sheep. Avoid dragging your sheep. If the sheep must be moved, roll it onto a heavy tarp before dragging. Lifting the sheep is ideal. Begin skinning as soon as possible. Delaying skinning increases the chance of spoilage. Skinning. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Field Care of Mountain Sheep
Avoid dragging your sheep
If the sheep must be moved, roll it onto a heavy tarp before
dragging Lifting the sheep is ideal
Begin skinning as soon as possible
Delaying skinning increases the chance of spoilage
Skinning
Remove as much meat from the hide as you can and completely
open the neck
“Tubed” necks and excess meat promote spoilage
Leave skinning of head and hooves to your taxidermist
Ask your taxidermist how best to cut the cape for the mount
you want
Care of the Cape
Place the skinned cape hair down in the shade to cool
Direct sunlight can destroy the cape
Transport the cape in a burlap sack or breathable deer bag
Bagging the cape protects hair from packing ropes and straps
Plastic bags trap heat and moisture, and should not be
used in the field
At camp, clean any blood off the hair and horns with water
Rub a non-iodized salt onto the flesh side of the cape
Canning salt works well, and is available at most grocery stores
Hang the cape in a cool place to drip
After about 2 hours, re-salt
Avoid over drying the cape to the point of stiffness
Fold up the salted cape and put on ice if available
If you will be freezing the cape, place it in a plastic bag first
This prevents hair from sticking to the inside of the freezer
Transport the cape to your taxidermist as soon as possible
Pack it on ice for the trip
Taxidermy Mounts
Pedestal Life-size Half Life-size
Shoulder European Wall Pedestal