Taxidermy questions answered and photos

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RGS,

In your opinion, are there any particular ways the ears are set that look better or worse than others? I have 2 mounts with the ears cupped forward, but I was wondering if they would look any better in their relaxed (natural) position. Maybe it's just personal prefence?

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Posted: 24 Jun 2006 9:28 AM
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Posted: 24 Jun 2006 9:30 AM
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Posted: 24 Jun 2006 9:35 AM Last Edited By: rgswildlife
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As always if you guys and gals have any questions I will try my best to answer them. Thanks for your continued support and I am sorry about the lose of all of the thousands of photos. Rich http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com __________________ Wildlife Taxidermy By Richard G. Santomauro 1732 Hgy # 71 Wall NJ 07719 Phone 732-449-5950 Web pages http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com http://www.VELVET-ANTLERS.COM E-Mail rgswildlife@yahoo.com Life member - NRA & NJFSC: Standard Member UBNJ, NTA, GSTA, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance.

Posted: 01 Jul 2006 8:47 AM
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RGS, I have a question: How do you get the mannequins to match the muscular dimensions of the individual deer? Do you buy them with the exact measurements of the deer or do you have to modify them? Dave __________________ Perserve the future of a QUALITY bowhunt in NJ - Keep the crossbows out of the archery seasons. Bow season = Hand drawn and hand held.

Posted: 01 Jul 2006 10:25 AM
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Quote: How do you get the mannequins to match the muscular dimensions of the individual deer? Do you buy them with the exact measurements of the deer or do you have to modify them? I use two measurements, the first, from the end of the nose to the inside corner of the eye, the second, around the neck just behind the ears. These are for shoulder mounts and sometimes you have to alter portions of the form to fit. For life size I add the length from the end of the nose to the base of the tail, and circumference at the belly. Then you still have to build a mount with alterations. Rich http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com __________________ Wildlife Taxidermy By Richard G. Santomauro 1732 Hgy # 71 Wall NJ 07719 Phone 732-449-5950 Web pages http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com http://www.VELVET-ANTLERS.COM E-Mail rgswildlife@yahoo.com Life member - NRA & NJFSC: Standard Member UBNJ, NTA, GSTA, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance.

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Posted: 03 Jul 2006 10:01 AM
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RGS, In your opinion, are there any particular ways the ears are set that look better or worse than others? I have 2 mounts with the ears cupped forward, but I was wondering if they would look any better in their relaxed (natural) position. Maybe it's just personal prefence? __________________ Perserve the future of a QUALITY bowhunt in NJ - Keep the crossbows out of the archery seasons. Bow season = Hand drawn and hand held.

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Quote: RGS, In your opinion, are there any particular ways the ears are set that look better or worse than others? I have 2 mounts with the ears cupped forward, but I was wondering if they would look any better in their relaxed (natural) position. Maybe it's just personal prefence? I like then with one back and one slightly forward, but some forms look better with the ears back or forward, I leave it up to the customer. Rich http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com __________________ Wildlife Taxidermy By Richard G. Santomauro 1732 Hgy # 71 Wall NJ 07719 Phone 732-449-5950 Web pages http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com http://www.VELVET-ANTLERS.COM E-Mail rgswildlife@yahoo.com Life member - NRA & NJFSC: Standard Member UBNJ, NTA, GSTA, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance.

Posted: 04 Jul 2006 9:38 AM
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Rich, Do you have any pictures of deer mounted with his head down(about even with his shoulders) and turned like he is sneaking through the woods? I always thought that was a cool look. Thanks, Dave __________________ Perserve the future of a QUALITY bowhunt in NJ - Keep the crossbows out of the archery seasons. Bow season = Hand drawn and hand held.

Posted: 04 Jul 2006 10:32 AM
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Quote: Rich, Do you have any pictures of deer mounted with his head down(about even with his shoulders) and turned like he is sneaking through the woods? I always thought that was a cool look. Thanks, Dave Dave I usually talk my customers out of the sneek positions as they dont look that great. If the customer wants it then so be it. Here is a photo from http://www.mckenzietaxidermy.com you can look at all of there positions. Rich http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com __________________ Wildlife Taxidermy By Richard G. Santomauro 1732 Hgy # 71 Wall NJ 07719 Phone 732-449-5950 Web pages http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com http://www.VELVET-ANTLERS.COM E-Mail rgswildlife@yahoo.com Life member - NRA & NJFSC: Standard Member UBNJ, NTA, GSTA, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance.

Posted: 04 Jul 2006 10:39 AM
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The wood [no swearing please] photo that was lost. Rich http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com __________________ Wildlife Taxidermy By Richard G. Santomauro 1732 Hgy # 71 Wall NJ 07719 Phone 732-449-5950 Web pages http://www.rgswildlifetaxidermy.com http://www.VELVET-ANTLERS.COM E-Mail rgswildlife@yahoo.com Life member - NRA & NJFSC: Standard Member UBNJ, NTA, GSTA, New Jersey Outdoor Alliance.