Taxidermist Precautions
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- Written by Kevin Blank
When handling deer from CWD testing areas:
- Wear rubber, latex, or other suitable gloves when caping or skinning out deer, and when cleaning the skull for an antler or European skull mount. You may also feel inclined to wear safety glasses, rubber boots, and a protective garment in your work area while caping or skinning a deer to help prevent body tissue particles from getting on your clothing and to help prevent spreading particles outside your work area.
- When taking in a deer that has not already been skinned out for processing, be sure to handle the hide and carcass as if it were your own. Ask if the deer is to be tested for CWD, as the customer has only three days from harvesting their deer to get the head back to the collection or registration station for testing.