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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: RyanR on February 11, 2014, 08:16:07 pm

Title: Elk Hoof Gun Rack
Post by: RyanR on February 11, 2014, 08:16:07 pm

I saved the hooves from the elk I shot last fall with the intention of making a gun rack. One pair I skinned as best as I could and took the sinew out of. The other pair was just sawed off. I intended on making some kind of form to put in them and sew them back up. I also need to treat them some how to keep the bugs out. Anyone have any information on treating them and how to make a form?

Title: Re: Elk Hoof Gun Rack
Post by: nclonghunter on February 11, 2014, 09:03:02 pm

Check Van Dykes Taxidermy for the forms. Otherwise several injections of formaldehyde  will preserve the insides. Also position the hooves in a bent position and tie them to stay in that position while they dry. ...Good Luck

Title: Re: Elk Hoof Gun Rack
Post by: Mohawk13 on February 12, 2014, 01:05:27 am

Used to skin out the legs, ditch the bones, tan the hide, and them make wire and sisal forms to sew them around...Pain in the butt, but they won't smell after sitting in a warm house through the summer....Long story there...LOL