#2306708 - 02/13/11 06:31 AM
how long should a deer mount last
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wlf89
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with proper care and maintenace and how to you maintain one just wondering
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#2306720 - 02/13/11 06:53 AM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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FULLDRAWXX75
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Dust,dust mites & humidity levels (moist or dry) are the three biggest damaging factors to mounts.
Todays mounting process is worlds beyond what was done say even 20 yrs ago. The basic process is the same but the materials and methods have changed greatly.
I dust my mounts at least twice a month with a quality feather duster and vacuum them (No high volume shop vac, just the house vacuum with the upholstery brush, gently)
My uncle has three mounts that were done from back in the late 50's & 60's, You can tell the difference between the oldest one and one of his newer mount done in 2001. The hair looks weathered on the older one, the colors are not as crisp, but overall the mounts are in great shape for being 60 yrs old.
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#2306814 - 02/13/11 08:16 AM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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Kirk
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My oldest deer was mounted in 1984. It still looks as good as it ever did. Placed along side my latest mount from 2007 you really can't tell any difference in age.
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#2306818 - 02/13/11 08:17 AM
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The main factor is who mounted it and what tanning method they used. Then proper care and what you mean by "last".
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#2306884 - 02/13/11 08:50 AM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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SilverFox
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My great grandfather died in 1914. He mounted one before he died and I have no clue how they did it back then. It was suppose to go with me but one of my cousins pulled a quick one and took it when my grandfather passed. It looked really good for the age and only had one crack in the nose. Keep it dusted and there is no telling how long they will last. That's all the special care this one had in all those years.
Truth be known, it's probably screwed up now. I should have done things different but to keep the peace, I didn't. I haven't seen it since 1995 but it looked as good as the ones I had done in the early 90's except for the crack in the nose and some lighter colors.
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#2306895 - 02/13/11 09:03 AM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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Good time Charlie
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I was told by some one to use wd40 to wipe it off with
Just spray a little on a rag and dust it off.
I do my turkeys Fox squirrels and deer heads this way.
I can't recall who the someone was ..but they had to have some knowledge of this method or I would not use it.
I have a Shoulder mount from 1990..21 years old and it looks like it just came from the Taxidermist
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#2306997 - 02/13/11 11:18 AM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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Rowdy
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I was told by my taxidermist to lightly vacuum them once in a while, and to wipe them down afterwards with a cloth lightly sprayed with Pledge.
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#2308086 - 02/14/11 10:49 AM
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JohnnyBond
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I have mineral spirits and a dust rag and wipe it clean I will see if I can get some pics up. I done 2 deer heads that were my dads. We just recently tried it on a duck also.
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#2308097 - 02/14/11 10:55 AM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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FULLDRAWXX75
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I was told by a old timer/taxidermist not to apply anything with an oil base, it will penetrate the hair and cause unnatural breakdown and only add to the dust attraction and more difficulty removing it.
If you are going to wipe them down, use a swiffer sheet or something of that nature.
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#2308170 - 02/14/11 11:52 AM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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knightrider
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no oils or chemicals
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#2308485 - 02/14/11 04:37 PM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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The main factor is who mounted it and what tanning method they used. Then proper care and what you mean by "last".
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#2396194 - 05/18/11 11:46 AM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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Bobbie
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If you want to shine out the hair, you can use any hair sheen product (spray on) that your wife might use. As for shining the horns, we use Pledge.
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#2396204 - 05/18/11 11:56 AM
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if they get to lookin bad, just go shoot you a 2.5 year old buck and have the capes swapped
get a euro done on the 2.5
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#2396258 - 05/18/11 12:39 PM
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keep them out of the heat and sunshine and they will last a lifetime. dusting them a few times a year will simply help their appearance....
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#2396330 - 05/18/11 01:39 PM
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DOC1187
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yep its a no no
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#2396334 - 05/18/11 01:48 PM
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scn
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A taxidermist friend of mine recommends dusting the cape with a piece of light bread. He says the natural oils in the bread are good for the mount and aren't excessive.
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#2396337 - 05/18/11 01:52 PM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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762hunter
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I've got a old paint brush
it stays on top on my gun safe and all its ever used for is dusting the deer/ducks/pheasant/and bobcat mounts that I have.
If only I'd kill more then it would get used more
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#2396612 - 05/18/11 08:11 PM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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Bobbie
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Ferg, that's crazy! Have you felt the top of it? Wonder if the stitches are still there...
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#2396644 - 05/18/11 08:35 PM
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Wildcat
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My oldest one was made in 1974 and it looks almost as good as it did when I first picked it up.
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#2396646 - 05/18/11 08:38 PM
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Bobbie
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That's awesome! Your deer is older than me...and I have definitely aged ;-)
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#2396716 - 05/18/11 09:47 PM
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KANATI McD
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I usually take a duster and comb over it, then take a Q-tip dipped into vaseline and apply to the nose and bottom of the eyes
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#2396838 - 05/19/11 06:33 AM
Re: how long should a deer mount last
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A taxidermist friend of mine recommends dusting the cape with a piece of light bread. He says the natural oils in the bread are good for the mount and aren't excessive.
Bread is what I was told to use also and it works great.
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#2396934 - 05/19/11 08:17 AM
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Lawrence
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I USE A DAMP WASH CLOTH TO REMOVE THE DUST
AND A Q TIP OR TP WITH SOME GLASS CLEANER FOR THE EYES
I NEVER SPRAY ANY CHEMICALS DIRECTYLY ON THE HAIR
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