9 Ways to Completely Ruin Your Big-game Trophy Mount

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#3 Bad Idea: Cut the Throat

Dave Whammond
Dave Whammond

Good Idea:

Many old-timers claim cutting the throat to let an animal bleed out is better for the meat, but slicing your trophy from ear to ear will completely ruin the cape. If a taxidermist says he can salvage things, don’t fall for it or you’ll have a disaster on your hands. Cut the cape anywhere on the neck or throat area and you’ll be on the hunt again—for a replacement cape. Alternatively, most taxidermists have extra capes on hand to replace a damaged one, but using your own makes your trophy that much more special.