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<blockquote data-quote="AT Hiker" data-source="post: 4449148" data-attributes="member: 10019"><p>Honestly, whether it's tanned or dry preserved doesn't matter a whole lot once the bugs hit it. Typically dry preserve can attract bugs easier, but neither are immune. Actually, if the skull plate or inner ear didn't have all flesh removed that could cause the infestation. </p><p></p><p>I have a tanned back hide laying on my concrete garage floor. I used to keep a dog bowl on it and would show clients what a tanned skin looks like and how durable they are. It's been there for 3 years and not one bug has gotten it, so to answer your question it's likely just a stroke of bad luck. </p><p></p><p>I also have a doe mount that has been outside and in my grandfathers garage for a couple years. I use it to mess with people and thought about using it as a "decoy". That mount has been through the ringer, is tanned and shows no sign of bugs. </p><p></p><p>Due note, these are my opinions and I'm sure another taxidermist will disagree with me but I speak from my experience only. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AT Hiker, post: 4449148, member: 10019"] Honestly, whether it's tanned or dry preserved doesn't matter a whole lot once the bugs hit it. Typically dry preserve can attract bugs easier, but neither are immune. Actually, if the skull plate or inner ear didn't have all flesh removed that could cause the infestation. I have a tanned back hide laying on my concrete garage floor. I used to keep a dog bowl on it and would show clients what a tanned skin looks like and how durable they are. It's been there for 3 years and not one bug has gotten it, so to answer your question it's likely just a stroke of bad luck. I also have a doe mount that has been outside and in my grandfathers garage for a couple years. I use it to mess with people and thought about using it as a "decoy". That mount has been through the ringer, is tanned and shows no sign of bugs. Due note, these are my opinions and I'm sure another taxidermist will disagree with me but I speak from my experience only. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
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