Care of your Trophy

Dust your mounts frequently with a feather or fleece duster in the direction of the hair, fur or feathers. Don't be afraid to groom mammal mounts - hair often gets mussed up moving them. Smooth fur with fingers or with a dog brush. 

Eyes and noses may be kept clean with window cleaner and a Q-tip.

 Fish should be wiped with a damp rag. Occasional cleaning with warm water and dish soap and a soft toothbrush removes dirt buildup and helps renew gloss. 

Avoid placing mounts above an extreme heat source (such as a fireplace) or in strong sunlight. Tobacco smoke and grease smoke will rapidly yellow mounts. 

Once or twice a year you may want to lightly spray mounts with an insect repellent designed for pets to help deter potential insect infestation. 

***CAUTION***

Do not spray glossy areas or the show side of fish with insect repellent. Some of those chemicals can damage the protective 

gloss coating.