I recently shot a big gobbler, and I wanted to preserve its beard, spurs and tail fan. How do I do this? — Ty Worthy, Atlanta, Ga. Here’s the answer, courtesy of this excerpt from 99 Turkey Hunting Secrets! Preserving the beards, spurs and tailfeathers of a gobbler lets you relive your hunts all year. Further, it’s easy and inexpensive. Here’s a brief guide to preserving the trophy parts of your bird.
Beards: Slice the beard from a gobbler’s breast, making sure to keep some flesh on the tip. If you pull the beard off, it will eventually fall apart. Dab the flesh on the beard’s base in borax, and let it dry for about a month. Then, wrap some tape around the dried flesh, and the beard should last forever. You can display several beards on commercial “beard boards” or simply hang them on your wall. Continue reading more…. Article source turkeyandturkeyhunting.com