puffball Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 This past Oct. I shot a decent buck, turned out to be a bad arrow placement. I did however recover the deer two weeks later. By then, of course nothing was left but the antlers. I tagged the buck ( 11-point), and cut the skull cap off. I am wanting to get the buck re-caped. My question is what is the average cost? I heard it can be as much as getting a regular mount done. And since this is my first real "antlered buck", any suggestions on how to have it mounted? Sneak, Semi-sneak, turned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockwave Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Question? Unless you have another cape to mount your buck it`s going to cost you a few extra $$$$ .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hunter36 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Share Posted December 12, 2006 Re: Question? i know taxidermists and to get an extra hide from themis only like $50.00 but if know someone who has shoots a mature buck if your season isnt over yet get one it from them just make sure they dont cut it up the chest too far and follow the back of the leg up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisticwhitetails Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Question? There are no "averages" when it comes to capes because it all depends on what someone is willing to give you for them. The main factors effecting price is the size and quality of the cape. $50 wouldnt touch a nice 23"er in my area, so if I were you, I would hang out at a local processor or hunting club and see if somebody will give you one. What part of the country are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hunter36 Posted December 13, 2006 Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Question? only reson i think it is $50.00 because the taxidermist asks friends to give him thiers so he can charge less than others in the area. he charges $500.00 for a shoulder mount so he wants to give you a little break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2006 Re: Question? The buck scores around 135", give or take. He had a thick neck, and the proverbial "roman nose" of an older deer. So it's gonna take a larger size cape for sure. The other option I was thinking is contacting a couple taxidermists after the huntin' season to see if they have any unused or extra capes. BTW, I live in Southwest Ohio, we have more than enough deer around these parts, so hopefully I can find a cape that'll match, or at least come close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTF Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: Question? Anywhere from $50.00 to $200.00 is norm. Look at ebay for capes. Hundreds are sold on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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