| Russell's Custom Taxidermy |
Don Russell, Owner
615-763-2613
Vanleer, Tn
615-763-2613
Vanleer, Tn
Quality and Care
Russell's Taxidermy is located in Vanleer, Tn, which is about an hour and a
half west of Nashville. Don Russell owns and operates the Taxidermy Shop
located at his home. Don studied taxidermy under two World, National and
State award winning taxidermy instructors. Russell's Taxidermy offers
quality work at an affordable price.
Contact Don for more information on the services offered.
half west of Nashville. Don Russell owns and operates the Taxidermy Shop
located at his home. Don studied taxidermy under two World, National and
State award winning taxidermy instructors. Russell's Taxidermy offers
quality work at an affordable price.
Contact Don for more information on the services offered.
Welcome
About Us
"There is a passion for
hunting something
deeply implanted in
the human breast.”
Charles Dickens
hunting something
deeply implanted in
the human breast.”
Charles Dickens
| Specializing in Whitetail Deer |
We strive to provide you a high quality mount that will look as good in many
years to come as the day you bring it home.
Caping for a shoulder mount
1. With a sharp knife slit the hide circling the body behind the shoulder at
approximately the mid-way point of the rib cage behind the front legs. Slit the
skin around the legs just above the knees. An additional slit will be needed
from the back of the legs (Figure 2A and 2B). 2. Peel the skin forward up to
the ears and jaw exposing the head / neck junction. Cut into the neck
approximately three inches down from this junction, Circle the neck cutting
down to the spinal column. After this cut is complete, grasp the antler bases
and twist the head off the neck. This should allow the hide to be rolled up
and put in a freezer until transported to the taxidermist. These cuts should
allow ample hide fro the taxidermist to work with mounting. Remember, the
taxidermist can cut off excess hide but can't add what he doesn't have. When
field dressing a trophy to be mounted, don't cut into the brisket (chest) or
neck area if blood gets on the hide to be mounted, wash it off with snow or
water as soon as possible. Also avoid dragging the deer out of the woods
with a rope. Place it on a sled, rickshaw, or 4-wheeler. The rope, rocks or a
broken branch can easily damage the fur or puncture the hide. If you need to
drag it out with a rope, attach the rope to the base of the antlers and drag
your trophy carefully.
It is very important to get your trophy into the freezer as quickly as possible
if you cannot take it directly to the taxidermist. Freezing stops bacteria
growth which can cause slippage (hair falling out.
years to come as the day you bring it home.
Caping for a shoulder mount
1. With a sharp knife slit the hide circling the body behind the shoulder at
approximately the mid-way point of the rib cage behind the front legs. Slit the
skin around the legs just above the knees. An additional slit will be needed
from the back of the legs (Figure 2A and 2B). 2. Peel the skin forward up to
the ears and jaw exposing the head / neck junction. Cut into the neck
approximately three inches down from this junction, Circle the neck cutting
down to the spinal column. After this cut is complete, grasp the antler bases
and twist the head off the neck. This should allow the hide to be rolled up
and put in a freezer until transported to the taxidermist. These cuts should
allow ample hide fro the taxidermist to work with mounting. Remember, the
taxidermist can cut off excess hide but can't add what he doesn't have. When
field dressing a trophy to be mounted, don't cut into the brisket (chest) or
neck area if blood gets on the hide to be mounted, wash it off with snow or
water as soon as possible. Also avoid dragging the deer out of the woods
with a rope. Place it on a sled, rickshaw, or 4-wheeler. The rope, rocks or a
broken branch can easily damage the fur or puncture the hide. If you need to
drag it out with a rope, attach the rope to the base of the antlers and drag
your trophy carefully.
It is very important to get your trophy into the freezer as quickly as possible
if you cannot take it directly to the taxidermist. Freezing stops bacteria
growth which can cause slippage (hair falling out.
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