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Field Care of Mountain Sheep. Avoid dragging your sheep. If the sheep must be moved, roll it onto a heavy tarp before dragging. Lifting the sheep is ideal. Begin skinning as soon as possible. Delaying skinning increases the chance of spoilage. Skinning.
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Avoid dragging your sheep • If the sheep must be moved, roll it onto a heavy tarp before dragging • Lifting the sheep is ideal
Begin skinning as soon as possible • Delaying skinning increases the chance of spoilage
Remove as much meat from the hide as you can and completely open the neck • “Tubed” necks and excess meat promote spoilage
Ask your taxidermist how best to cut the cape for the mount you want
Place the skinned cape hair down in the shade to cool Direct sunlight can destroy the cape
Transport the cape in a burlap sack or breathable deer bag Bagging the cape protects hair from packing ropes and straps
Plastic bags trap heat and moisture, and should not be used in the field
Rub a non-iodized salt onto the flesh side of the cape Canning salt works well, and is available at most grocery stores
Hang the cape in a cool place to drip After about 2 hours, re-salt • Avoid over drying the cape to the point of stiffness
If you will be freezing the cape, place it in a plastic bag first • This prevents hair from sticking to the inside of the freezer
Transport the cape to your taxidermist as soon as possible Pack it on ice for the trip
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