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Product Review: Dead on Display

Oct 21, 2019
3 min

Product Review: Dead on Display

When it comes to hanging your hunting trophies, you want something you can trust to keep it safe and secure. I personally like the look of European mounts, and of course, they are much cheaper than shoulder mounts or you can even do it yourself. The hard thing about skull mounts though—especially large ones—is hanging them securely. In 2016, John and I both drew Idaho bull elk rifle tags, and when we harvested them, I knew immediately that they would become skull mounts. Upon

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Women in Taxidermy: Interview with Michelle Bennett, the Tiny Taxidermist

Sep 23, 2019
4 min

Women in Taxidermy: Interview with Michelle Bennett, the Tiny Taxidermist

Taxidermy is a skill I've always found very interesting. The ability to take a dead animal and not only preserve it for years to come, but to make it look so realistic and peaceful. It's definitely a big business for hunters, as a way to honor their trophies and remember their hunts. And when it comes to taxidermists, there are so many options and choosing the right one for your needs can be difficult. During the 2019 Hunt Expo in Salt Lake City, I met and spoke with Michelle

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How to Cape Your Trophy Deer

Nov 28, 2018
2 min

How to Cape Your Trophy Deer

Once you've harvested your trophy deer, you may decide that it's one you want to preserve with a mount. Properly caping the animal and making sure you leave enough hide is key when it comes to getting any kind of shoulder mount, to ensure the taxidermist has enough to work with. Below are step-by-step instructions on caping a deer. Step 1 Start by hanging your deer, I find it easier to hang the animal upside down, especially if you have already gutted it. Cut around the secon

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How To: European Mounts

Courtney Schnitzler

Aug 27, 2018
4 min

How To: European Mounts

European mounts have a classic, rustic look that last a lifetime, without having to do any touch-ups. Your typical white-tail shoulder mount will run well over $500, and may take months or over a year to make its way to your wall. European mounts will run less, possibly around $100, and may only take a week or so to get back from your taxidermist. What if you want that gorgeous rack on your wall in just days? All you need is about $15 and a little elbow-grease. There are a fe

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Huntress View - Welcome!

Oct 9, 2013
2 min

Huntress View - Welcome!

Welcome to Huntress View! I created this blog and Facebook page so women have somewhere to go to gain insight on hunting and shooting from a woman's point of view. This is a place for the experienced huntress or for the woman who is thinking about going hunting for the first time. I feel that more women will get involved in hunting if they are able to get advice from real women hunters and know what hunting products huntresses are using, and loving! By giving honest feedback

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