Mogollon Taxidermy just acquired a freeze dry machine so that we can do our own velvet antler freeze drying in-house. We are one of the few, if not the only taxidermy studio in Arizona with the ability to offer this service without shipping your antlers out of state. We feel that freeze drying velvet antlers allows them to retain the most size and fullness with less shrinkage than other methods of preservation. This machine has a cylinder shaped chamber that is 24 inches in diameter and 52 inches deep. If an antler will fit in within these measurements, we can freeze dry it. It will fit average size elk as long as the skull cap is split. Coues deer and most mule deer will easily fit intact with only the biggest mule deer having to have the skull cap split. The best looking freeze dried velvet comes from antlers that are well cared for prior to reaching us. Please call if you have any questions on the process or what to do with your antlers before bring them in.
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