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Here are the pictures and the example I was talking about. First thing I want everyone to understand is that this bison turned out awesome! But we being the perfectionists we are and wanting everyone to get back the best skull possible, want to make sure people know that even on a euro, field care matters. Here is a picture of how the bison was upon arrival. Like I mentioned, they don't tend to fit in coolers, so this skinned skull traveled the long journey home in the back of the truck and got really dried out in the process. You will noticed that after simmering and cleaning, there are several dark purplish areas. This is where the blood dried into the bone and essentially stained the bone At a distance of a few feet or more, you won't likely notice any discoloration. But when you look really close, you can see what those dark spots look like after whitening. They either show a slight residual darkness or turn a shade of yellow. Over the past few years, Draysen and I have tried many methods of whitening and rewhitening multiple times to try and get these darker or yellow spots out. But once the skull is dried out, it seems irreversible. This also happens if left skinned for an extended time in the freezer (freezer burn), but generally it takes several months for that to happen. Most probably wouldn't notice or care. But when you have seen hundreds of euros come in and out the door, you can definitely tell the difference in a freshly done euro versus one that got dried out or left in a freezer for an extended period. I'll share a few tips for getting the cleanest most bone white euro possible from your animal: 1. Keep if moist and cold. Due to past issues with the neighbors, we have agreed to turn away any rotten skulls. Your nose will let you know if it is rotten. If it is, don't worry, we have other euro guys we can refer you to who live far from neighbors. But be advised, some charge an extra fee for dealing with a rotten skull. 2. If it is a small animal, and will fit in a cooler, do it. Skinned or unskinned, if cold, it will keep for many days. 3. If it is a large animal that won't fit in a cooler of freezer (mule deer, elk, bison, etc.), and you can't get it to your euro guy right away, leave the hide on and get it in the shade. We have had skulls brought to us that were a few days old with hide on that were kept out of the sun. They turned out just as white as a skull brought to us within hours of the kill. But if you take the hide off, it will start to dry out immediately. 4. If you must take the hide off, submerge the skinned skull in a pot or bin with cold water. This will keep it fresh for days, as long as the water stays cold. 5. If you are leaving the hide on, it does not need to be submerged as the hide will keep it from drying out, just cover it with ice and blankets and it will stay for days. A couple of years ago my wife had a bull elk hunt up north. After she shot her bull, we stayed up in the mountain for several days. We were able to keep the skull fresh and moist by leaving the hide on, putting it in a big bin from the local Walmart, throwing a few bags of ice on it, and them covering it up with a sleeping bag. When we got home a few days later, the skull was as fresh as the day she shot it. 6. If you get home and can't get it to the euro guy right away, stick it in the freezer. With the hide left on, it will keep in great shape for months, even years. If you have removed the hide, it will start to get freezer burn in your freezer after a few months, but you have a lot of time to get it to the euro guy before this happens. If it is going to be in the freezer (hide off) for an extended period, soak a towel, t-shirt, etc. with water, wrap it around the skull, and freezer it with the wet cloth on it. This will do the same thing the hide would have and preserve it from freezer burn. Sorry to be long winded. Just want to make sure everyone has the best information and knows what to do to have the best "trophy" possible. Please feel free to shoot us any questions.

I got this. But it was made in China

i had a dude do mine this year and he like, steamed or bleached off the color on my horns. so yeah, use that kid and not the dude that i used.

Drayson for sure!!!

Awesome preservation tips!

Finishing this one up right now. The challenge with a bison skull is getting it down here without it drying out once skinned, or rotting if the hide is left on as they tend to not fit in coolers. It is important everyone knows and understands that a skinned and dried out skull WILL show in the final product. It will still turn out great, but some spots won't be as white as others. I will post some pictures using the bison as an example. THIS GOES FOR ALL ANIMALS.

For your mountain lion, you can't go wrong with Wild Heritage Taxidermy (Young, AZ).

Definitely Draysen. His dad is goofy as heck, but Draysen takes after his mom, in smarts, looks, and hiking ability. 🤣 Definitely talk to Draysen!

That is my son. Thanks guys for posting it up. Feel free to shoot me a message of call/text either number on the page. He has also changed his FAQs and pricing a little for 2019-2020.

I have a Layke tactical AR-15 chambered in 5.56 along with a Vortex Strike Eagle 1-6x24 optic and hard case with foam inserts cut to fit the gun. I won this gun at the Arizona Elk Society banquet a few years ago and have since put about 20 rounds through it. i just don't use it enough to justify keeping it. Asking $1200 for all of it. Not willing to sell the optic separate.

I'd say Rainbow. Very little shore access due to private property, and it is super weedy.

Man i wanted that rifle!! Hey I paid for part of it. L.O.L. actually it was a raffle I tried for within last year.

That is beautiful!!!

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Thank you.

🤔🤔 🤫 7mm-08. 😁 heck of a lot less kick and it is also versatile or the 6.5cm. I choose 7mm-08 1st. 🤫

Guilty. Been playing it for years when i need a little time to let my mind unwind and it’s 110° outside.

I have one but it kicks worse then a 30/06

Two happiest days of a boat owners life. 1) The day he buys it 2) The day he sells it

Great caliber for anyone, not just youngsters, though it has been kind of eclipsed recently in the 6.5/260 anything trend. The 25-06 being limited in bullet weight compared to the 6.5's. Good luck with your search! If no one has something locally there is a barrel on Ebay at $49 currently.

I haven’t played that... too busy with Call of Duty Warzone

Nice group. What did you end up having to do to shrink your groups?