Successful Big Game Hunting Chapter 6



Chapter 6: Some Thoughts on Field Care of Trophies

Mr. Gilchrist goes quickly over how to skin a trophy for mounting.  This chapter has quite a few photos of how to properly cape a trophy animal for mounting.  He ends with advice on salting a trophy.

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