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I killed a Shiras moose this week. He's not a huge bull and I'm on the fence about mounting him. I was considering having the cape tanned and storing it until I made a decision. How long can I keep a tanned cape for mounting before it's not good to use any longer? Any advise would be appreciated. D NRA Life Memebr | ||
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If it is "WET" tanned when you get it back it will be frozen and has to be kept that way , frozen rolled up with the head inside the roll. If its a "DRY" tan it has to be rehydrated , soaked for a hour or so , drained, rolled up and sweated in a plastic bag over night , then rolled up with the head in the center and frozen . They will last this way for years , both tans. There is a market for Moose capes if you decide not to mount it after the tanning and freezing One of the best tannery's is in Michigan , " The Wildlife Gallery" | |||
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I’ve been mounting some skins that have been tanned 38 years & now going on 41 with this current one. Dry tanned, soaked & frozen. Good as new. | |||
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Interesting. Out of curiosity: Could you freeze a dry cape without rehydrating it to keep it last longer? What's the general estimation for "shelf life" of a dry tanned cape at room temperature? Opinions ? | |||
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Not recommended. First question, NO. It won't last more than a few years if your lucky. when rehydrated to mount it may fall apart. Second question ,Don't know , it all depends on the tan and the atmosphere it's kept in . Its a crap shoot. | |||
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Do what Ricardo said in his first comment. Every tannery has a different storage shelf life on dry tan. Wet and frozen will last indefinitely. I've had dry tan "melt" in 6 months and others last 15 years. Don't take a chance. Wet and freeze. | |||
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