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                         CAPES<\/p>\n

Cut behind front legs
\nSplit down back of front legs about 4\u201d
\nCut around front leg at bottom of slit
\nFor all but deer, split cape up the back
\nFor deer, skin the neck as a tube, do not split.
\nCut off head at base of skull<\/p>\n

The \u2018star\u2019 in the armpit must stay on the cape<\/p>\n

SEE PHOTO BELOW<\/p>\n

Leave at least 6\u201d more than you think you\u2019ll need<\/p>\n

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\"moose<\/a><\/p>\n

Antler cuts<\/p>\n

\"skinning<\/a><\/p>\n

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BEAR, COUGAR, WOLF
\n\u2022 Be sure critter is lying straight so the center line cut is STRAIGHT and CENTERED
\n\u2022 Make ALL cuts before skinning (red lines for rugs, blue lines for life size)
\n\u2022 Notice position of cuts in relation to paws, thin haired areas (armpits and groin), anus, and testicles\/penis NOTE: for life size leave penis and scrotum intact (go around them)
\n\u2022 Skin to wrists\/ankles and cut off paws (leave paws attached to hide)
\n\u2022 Skin to base of skull and cut off head (leave attached to hide)
\n\u2022 Allow to cool then roll hide around head and paws before freezing
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