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October, 1921 
FOREST AND STREAM 
and the nose can be finally severed from 
the skull at the end. The under jaw 
should be skinned right out to the gums 
at the base of the teeth. 
A FTER the entire mask has been re- 
moved, the preserving should be- 
gin at once by removing all superfluous 
flesh on the neck and the thick, heavy 
meat around the base of the ears and 
eyes. 
The nose needs further skinning. The 
cartilage must be opened up, and any 
meat or muscle over one-quarter of an 
inch thick must be criss-crossed with the 
knife to enable the salt to penetrate 
properly. 
The skin on the lips being double it 
must be opened up along the inside and 
laid out flat so the salt will have full 
action. On such a large-nosed beast as 
the moose it is most essential to clean 
and skin out this cartilage or gristle ; 
failing to do so may mean a spoiled 
head. The eyebrows and the loose flesh 
clinging around the eye should be pared 
down a little also. 
To properly preserve the ear, it should 
be skinned out to the tip. To accom- 
plish this, however, requires a deft hand. 
Many skins are received in good condi- 
tion with the ear only partly skinned, 
the remainder drying out after being 
soaked in the brine accumulating on the 
inside of the hide. However, by insert- 
ing a stick in the ear it may then 
be skinned quite out to the tip. Care 
must be taken not to push a hole in it 
or tear it during this delicate operation. 
Turning it back from time to time will 
indicate the way in which the skinning 
may proceed. Using the fingers to push 
rather than pull is an advantage. 
Any blood adhering to a skin may 
stain the hair if left on too long. This 
is especially true with white sheep and 
mountain goats ; they should be washed 
free of all blood as soon as possible and 
preferably before the first salting. 
The cutting, paring and skinning hav- 
ing been accomplished, the next opera- 
tion is to apply a liberal quantity of fine 
salt and see that it is well rubbed in. 
For a head the size of a deer’s three 
pounds should be ample; what is left 
over may be salted properly. Every 
inch of the headskin, including the in- 
side of the ears, should be well rubbed 
with salt. No alum should be applied 
to skins which are intended for mount- 
ing, as it shrinks them to such an ex- 
tent that they lose most of their elas- 
ticity. 
Hang all skins up in a cool, dry place 
away from prowling animals or vermin, 
such as rats. 
A WORD about shipping and pack- 
ing may not be amiss. A box for 
skins is always preferable to a crate or 
bag. Delays in shipping and the conse- 
quent storing of skins in rat-infested 
warehouses is always a risk to be guard- 
ed against. 
A box with seams or openings not 
over an inch wide where air may circu- 
late, is the most satisfactory. 
In shipping it is well to make sure 
that specimens start moving toward their 
destination at once. 
Marbles 
Outing Equipment 
Serves and Satisfies 
Every time you use Marble’s Outing Equip- 
ment your joy in its possession increases, because each 
article satisfies completely and lasts and lasts. Only 
a few items are shown — there are in addition different 
styles of Safety Pocket and Camp Axes, Hunting 
Knives, Gun Sights, Gun Cleaning Implements, Com- 
passes, Nitro Solvent Oil, Auxiliary Cartridges, Shell 
Extractors and Recoil Pads. 
Most stores handle Marble’s Goods — if your 
dealer don’t, order direct. Get the Marble’s Catalog. 
Safety Pocket Axe 
I The handiest tool a sportsman ever carried — small enough 
i to fit the pocket, large enough to cut wood. Vitally neces- 
I sary in outdoor life. Nickel plated, spring-hinged safety 
I guard folds into handle. Blade is of finest steel, steel 
■ handle, 11 inches long, $3.25 — 11 inches long, with hick- 
■ ory handle, $2.00 — 12 inches long, $2.25. 
I Ideal Hunting Knife 3,s 
A real knife for the outdoor man. Blade 
m of finest steel, oval ground at back of point v 
for chopping. 5-in. blade, leather handle 
with sheath, $2.75; 6-in. blade, $3.00; 7-in. 
blade, $3.25; 8-in. blade, $3.50. Furnished 
with stag handle, 75c extra. Add 10% war tax VtvrfiS- 
O Waterproof Match Box 
Holds good supply of matches and keeps 
them bone-dry, even under water. May Wxw 
be quickly opened and closed in the dark. 
Made of seamless brass, nickel-plated, size IS® 
f of a 10-gauge shell — just fits pocket, 60c. 
Handy Compass 
Don’t go on a trip to woods or lake or even 
on a motor tour, without a Marble 's Compass (I 
to guide you right. Made with water proof Sc 
screw case, accurateat all times, for it cannot de- 'S 
magnetize. Safety Coat Compass — fastens to 
coat_or belt, can’t get_lost. Stationary dial. 
Pocket Compass — 
$1.50; revolving dial, $1.75; Pocket Compass — - 
stationary dial, $1.25; revolving dial. $1.50. 
Marble Arms & Mfg. Co. gladstont^ mich. 
LIVE DECOYS 
Another fine flock of trained, genuine English Call 
Ducks. Our ducks are small and tame, and the easiest 
to handle — the best in the world — being used for the 
past quarter of a century with the greatest success. 
IVoiild advise ordering early this 
season to save disappointment. 
WALLACE EVANS GAME FARM 
St. Charles, 111. 
Are you planning a Hunting, Fishing, or 
Excursion Trip this Fall? 
We have mountain sheep, goat, moose, deer, black 
and grizzly bear in the best unspoiled big-game 
country in North America. Pack outfit second 
to none in the West. Moderate rates. 
Write for our pamphlet. References on request. 
H. M. MUSTARD & SONS 
Guides and Outfitters 
Box 876 Mountain Park, Alberta, Canada 
y .mg?) GET 
V A L U E~\ 
Outing Equipment for Every j 
Hour in the open. Best quality. j 
Lowest Prices. Money-back Guarantee | 
covers every purchase. 
Hunting Coat ..$5.95 
Hunting Pants 3.95 
Hunting Cap 1.35 
Leather top Lumberman's Boot, 16 inches high 7.00 
O. D. Wool Shirts 4.65 
O. D. Wool Breeches 7.00 
U. S. Army Shoes 5.50 V 
Spiral Puttees 1.0ft ^ 
Army Wool Blankets 3.50 
Write for FREE Mini ting and Athletic Goods 
Catalogue 123 
RUSSELL’S. Inc. 
245 W; 42 St., New York, N. Y. 
Formerly Army & Navy 
Store Co.. Inc. 
