How to Cape a Deer for a Shoulder Mount | Brian Anderson

How to Cape a Deer for a Shoulder Mount | Brian Anderson

From Becoming a Bowhunter by Matty | Becoming A Bowhunter

March 13, 2026 · 2h 21m · Season 1 · Episode 173

About this episode

Matty interviews taxidermist Brian Anderson about the art of caping a deer for a shoulder mount and shares practical tips for hunters.

In this episode, Matty sits down with taxidermist and lifelong hunter Brian Anderson for a practical conversation about preserving memories from the field and the deeper meaning behind taxidermy. We do a full deep dive into caping any animal out for a shoulder mount… Covering every major cut needed, and even the finer details on flipping ears and splitting lips. Although it seems complex, the way that Brian explains and shares how to cape an animal makes it feel much easier and less overwhelming. Brian’s biggest bit of advice is to practice before game day. If you get the opportunity to shoot a nanny goat or hind/doe, then take the time to practice on these animals so that when it comes to doing an animal of a lifetime… You’re prepared. Brian’s hunted all over the world and taken some pretty incredible animals with both guns and bows. He shares some pretty epic stories at the end of the episode from some of his most memorable hunts. 🔍What We Cover: Brian’s journey into hunting and professional taxidermy What happens inside a taxidermy workshop and the process behind the scenes How to properly prepare capes and hides immediately after harvest Common mistakes hunters make that…

People in this episode

Host: Matty

Guest: Brian Anderson

Topics covered

  • taxidermy
  • hunting
  • caping
  • shoulder mount
  • animal preservation
  • hunting stories

Keywords

  • caping a deer
  • shoulder mount
  • taxidermy tips
  • hunting advice
  • animal preservation
  • hunting experiences

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