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I was lucky to have someone take me out and show me how its done about 20 years ago.he had at least 20 years of knowledge.I owe a lot to him.

I'm a taxidermist in the show low area and I would be more than happy to show any one how to cape.Red rabbit is right on. you should practice on some animals that you dont intend to mount.I learned the basics skinning coyotes and fox for the fur trade.I'm sure any taxidermist would be glad to show you how.

You can make two cuts next to the spine right behind the last rib and reach in to cut them out.You can strip the rib meat out without gutting.If you gut the animal you run the risk of punctureing the bladder or stomach and tainting the meat.

buffhunter,you wont get any more meat by gutting your kill.

Thats great news Adam

I have hunted predators for 20+ years and have killed a lot of them.I can tell from the post by JLW that he knows predators and I bet he's killed a lot of them to.You can learn a lot from what he has to say

I think they should let you put it in the record book.In my eyes its no different than useing dogs for bears and lions or useing bait.

If you have the wind right and they hang up chances are the call was to loud.Most people play their e-caller way to loud.Less volume works better for me.You have to remember your trying to sound like a dieing rabbit not a dieing T-REX.Keep trying and good luck.

Everyone who hunts should know how to skin and bone out the animal they are after.Its part of the experience.

The convention is in globe at the fairgrounds.For more info go to the calendar on the G+F website

The AZ trappers association summer convention is july 27-28.It would be well worth your time if you can make it.They have alot of different speakers.You can get tons of info from these people.Even the people you meat there will be happy to help you out.They also have a few venders selling stretchers,traps and other supplies.

Cody and I bought the 1HP grinder from cabelas,a bit pricey but well worth the money.They run about $500 bucks.

Great story,well written,congrats

I call all day most of the time.If the wind gets to howling I head for home.Cloudy calm days are the best but you don't get two many days like that.I agree with JLW the first and last stand are the best.I do better in the morning on coyotes and the last three stands are best for fox or bobcats.I start in the open country for coyotes and try to end my day in thicker cover for fox and cats.

Great story Adam.Felt like I was right there with you.Congrats again

Just talked to big browns what a cool way to kill a bear congrats adam.well done.

price dropped to$5900

2001 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4,6.0 engine,auto trans,like new tires,cold ac,runs great,no issues,196,000 miles.$5900.00please call (928)537-9703.I'm in Show Low AZ.Might trade for small toyota or nissan 4x4

Now thats funny.

How true.

If your going to have it mounted you need to know where to make cuts before you skin it .You should talk to your taxidermist before you go on your hunt.He should be able to show you.when we get one down we skin it right away.we skin one side,bone out that side,flip it over skin and bone out the other side.we don't even have to gut it this way.when you get back to camp its ready to pack on ice in a cooler.Hope this helps you out.

This is my grandaghter Riley with her first fox.

Looks like the kids keep the freezer full for you Adam.

I have the wood stock version also but mine is a 17HMR.I put a rifle basics triger from cabales in mine.Well worth the money.I also put a weaver 1 to 3 power scope on mine for those close in shots on fox.You can get on target a lot faster.

Thanks Adam,if you need the money now give me a call and I will send it to you.