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Whether you’re going after a big trophy buck, some excellent ducks or a bear, if you plan to mount a trophy when you get back home, you’ll need to take the right steps in the field for the best results. The first step in this process is talking to a taxidermist.

If you’re hunting close to home, you can speak to someone in your area. However, if you’re hunting further afield, preserving your trophy might be difficult so you should consider a taxidermist nearer your hunt location. A special consideration for those hunting across the border, be sure the taxidermist you choose is approved to export mounted trophies back to your home otherwise you might encounter trouble at the border.

Once you’ve chosen your taxidermist, ask for some hints on how to best harvest your trophy in the field. Make yourself a crib sheet on a recipe card and laminate it, then be sure to stick it in your vest or jacket pocket so you can refer to it in the field.

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