Burying skulls instead of boiling or beetles?

Anyone have any experience with burying skulls instead of boiling or using beetles?

 

I saw several videos and read some articles on it with good results so I tried it out. had one in the ground for almost 2 months now so we will see the results here soon

 

Works but is risky with all the critters wanting to chew it up. Boiling is free, and Beatles are cheap. I wouldn't risk leaving my trophy outside for months to see how it works

 

How much longer you going to wait?

 

I take it to a guy for $50.00 why mess with it.

 

Guy over by me wants 175....if I could find someone to do it for 50 I would do it.

 

If it's for ure bear Slugger I would do the beatles 100%...very clean and zero damage to the skull...the detail in the nasal cavities is crazy compared to the ones I've seen done using other methods...most of the time they get pretty banged up trying to get it cleaned out

 

We have buried 4 or 5 over the last couple years. We bury the skull and wrap the horns with bags and tape them up then cover with a 55 gal. Drum. Leave them for a couple months and they are clean as can be. We have been lucky nothing has chewed on the horns!

 

I have buried two skulls. They looked good at first but they ended up turning yellow on me. They are still fine but I would boil or take it somewhere. Beats are much greasier than deer. Have a pro do it for best results

 

I have buried several but I like the stained look . I have a fenced yard and still put a tub over it with a couple of blocks on top for extra insurance .

 

how many beetles did you use

 

Nice size skull there! Usually if you can pick up the skull by the lip in the back you have yourself a book bear.

 

I've buried several. Works well. Cleans it out. Not much work. Only problem is the skull gets stained. I've ended up just painting skulls white with spray can. Pretty simple. Works for now. I'm not sure how it holds up over time, but it would be easy to paint again.

 

I've always put my bear skulls in a black garbage bag and then put in a wire cage so no critters can get in it. Probably a little late this time of year for bugs to clean the skull.

 

My taxi had it done for me for me with the mount.....900 for the half mount and the skull which was a no brainer in my case cause he quoted me 850 for a rug......i just know the guy he uses for skulls uses beetles and they did a great job....no clue how many....here's the mount (love showing it off haha)

Its was slightly above average according to DEC....not sure on the skull measurement exactly....my first ever and with my bow at that so I could care less about the measurements.....great experience watching that thing walk in...still play that hunt over in my head from time to time

 

Thanks for all the input guys!

 

I got the starter kit I think around March. Probably have ~900-1000 adult beetle at this point. They work really well for cleaning skulls and scaring sisters. Want to do a full euro with them this year. http://www.skulltaxidermy.com/kits.html


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I've never buried. Just boiled, but to eliminate the stained look you get from burying or boiling, or if it yellows over time all you need to do is set your skull out in the sun for a while and periodicly brush some peroxide over the skull. I have boiled over 20 skulls and have had little problems as long as you keep your water temp under 200 degree. Get your water too hot and the skull will fall apart.

 

Are you guys using big pots to boil them in outside. Anyone ever do this on a grill?

 

I have a stove in my garage and use an old canning pot. I use to use a turkey cooker with a propane tank and open flame. If you do it outside, make sure the weather is going to be mild. I suggest doing it in the garage. One time I did it in kitchen but my wife was pretty upset. To speed up the process I finish them off at the car wash because they have the big pressure washer to blast out the brains and nasal cavity.