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Care for that Mount
after you come home from the taxidermy.
If your like most of us, after you get your deer or bear
mount home from the taxidermy the tendencies of hanging it
on the wall and forgetting it is the norm. It's not that we
forget that its there because I look at mine often and
reminisce the events that played out getting it too that
point.
Here is the biggest pitfalls to most mounts
that go bad:
1. We take it home and mount it over
the fireplace of other heat source such as heat vents. The last thing you
want is any direct heat on your mount because it will cause it to dry out
and start peeling over a period of time.
2. Direct Sunlight....as much as you
want everyone including yourself to see the mount clearly, keeping in in
direct sunlight with the UV rays hitting it will cause damage. Try and keep
it out of direct sunlight and in a shady place.
3. Dirt, dust and smoke....all of these
can and will cause your mount to look dingy. When cleaning the mount...don't
brush or stroke the hair in the wrong direction, it will cause damage and
fall out. Use a Q-tip with Windex around eyes to get rid of the dust, don't
go overboard with the Windex. Any window cleaner can be used on the nose
areas to get it looking bright again.
To clean the fur or feathers, use furniture
cleaner on a rag and go in the direction of the fur or feathers. Again,
don't wipe the wrong direction as it will cause damage.
4. Insects will do the most damage to
your mount. I know in my case, the taxidermy gave me some powder to use just
in case. He also pointed out that he had already done a treatment to make
sure it left his shop insect free. If you start to see hair falling out,
cocoons in the nose or visible signs of insects, you can get the powder from
your local taxidermist or simply take it back to him or her to take care of
it. You
want to keep these memories going for along time and with proper care of
your mount, it too will stand the test of time. |
The New York Hunter
