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Looking for anyone that has a deer cape they are willing to sell. I wounded a buck on Halloween morning and ended up finding the carcass this week. It made me completely sick not being able to find it until now so I would like to put it on the wall where it belongs.
Good god he wasn't asking for opinions on the subject, just if anyone has a cape they're willing to sell.
Woodsdweller, If the guy kept the rack, mounted or not it is the same thing. Actually having a mount from circumstances like this could be a constant reminder to learn from mistakes and circumstances. Or said otherwise, look for the good in something like this instead of the bad.
tjhunt good luck finding one. It does work out, about 8 years ago a bowsite poster was looking for a cape. I had one that I decided not to mount after thinking I would. It was still on the skull/rack. I shipped the whole thing to him and he did a euro mount for me. That was cool.
Last year I gave a cape from a bow killed buck to a friend that is a taxidermist, he took it just in case a client ever needed one. I could check if he is willing to part with it but you might want to check with some taxidermists around where you are in case they have one waiting for someone in your situation that needs it.
Typical woodsdweller comment.
Tj your taxidermist may have a cape. Call around and ask.
If I find the skull of a deer, I clean them up and put them on the wall. I wouldn't spend the money on getting a mount made. Kind of like buying fake antlers. But if you are into that kind of thing, go for it.
Just my 2 cents.
Wow. Sorry to cause so much conflict. Some of you really need to get a fing life.
tj - Sorry you didn't find your buck back in October. Do as you see fit. You caused no conflict. You just looked to use this site as a resource. Good luck.
No conflict with me. Hope you find what you are looking for.
You found the subject odd? So because of that, once again you feel entitled to speak on why you disagree? Woods I think you talk to much on this site. You should go back and read the things you say.
Nocturnal hit the nail on the head. Woodsdweller needs to learn to close his mouth when adding zero value to threads.
TJ I feel the same as you with certain people around here.
Go away woody..... is that news to you
I think the OP has a legit question. Very simple--do you have a extra cape? This is a yes or no question people.
I wish I had one for ya buddy, I'd send it to ya and make that mount look great. I see no problem with putting a cape on a buck I found, shot, or roadkill. I would tell the story as is if someone asked about that particular deer.
I'm getting real sick of assholes on here who always wana be a jerk and belittle people. I really hope karma plays a role and serves you some street justice asap.
Spot on post Grunter! I don't have a cape either, sorry.
Good luck, any taxidermist should be able to help. A trophy is a trophy in the eye of the beholder, what anyone else thinks does not matter one bit.
Most taxidermist have an extra cape playing around or maybe try craigslist maybe
Captmike you got it wrong.
A trophy is in the eye of the bowholder!
Man some people just never get it. Why it makes it hard to post and read posts here. Sorry I do not have a cape and hope you find one. Also try looking on eBay. I have seen in the past people selling capes from Wisconsin deer.
Try taxidermynet.com. If you have your taxidermist lined up already, you can have the seller ship it to the taxidermist if it's a green cape.
I'd bet there will not be a problem getting one if you were able to wait until this coming season. Surely someone here will kill a deer they do not want to get mounted.
Tim,
Sorry to hear you lost the buck Last fall. That is the worst feeling. And sorry for the non-constructive Post above not helping with your original question.
I don't have one but I hope you find the cape.
I am curious to hear the story of your buck.
Maybe we could all learn something and turn the bad situation into a positive.
How far did it go? Where was he Hit? Blood trail? How close did you get to him when you were originally looking?
Best regards,
Kevin
Let me know if you still need a cape. I have a friend that has all different sizes.
Awesome shorty! Happy to see some good folks on bowsite.
I have a bear cape (in the freezer) if you think that would work for you. (just kidding)
Sorry, no cape here. I would second the notion of giving your taxidermist a ring to see if he has extra's. I would also agree with many of posts here pertaining to keeping one's opinions to one's self...
No cape here either, hope you find one!
As far as keeping one's opinions to one's self, what the hell good is a forum like this if that's the case? Just sayin.......
It's the deer you shot , be proud of it . A lot of shot deer left over night are eaten by yote's . Guy's still keep the rack and mount the deer . I see no difference except the amount of time expired . Wish you good luck with the cape and the upcoming season .
im not sure on locating a cape, but I do know a local guy who has a bunch of capes already on forms that he sells with the top of the head still open so the antlers just need to be added,