Turkey fan - best/easiest way to save it

[JP Dorris]

Looking for advice on how to save my first turkey fan for mounting.

Do I really have to peel teh skin back to expose all the quills.

Thx

[RACK]

I flesh it out as much as possible ,and just use borax on the skin area , then pin the fan out on cardboard to dry. I have fans over 20 years old done this way

[oktx]

I flesh it out as much as possible ,and just use borax on the skin area , then pin the fan out on cardboard to dry. I have fans over 20 years old done this way

This is what I do.

[czechgrubworm]

I flesh it out as much as possible ,and just use borax on the skin area , then pin the fan out on cardboard to dry. I have fans over 20 years old done this way

This....

[Outback77]

Same as above for me

[tgil]

I do the same, except use salt.

[Passthrough]

I flesh it out as much as possible ,and just use borax on the skin area , then pin the fan out on cardboard to dry. I have fans over 20 years old done this way

Yep and they have an oil gland at base of tail. I always try and make sure to get it cut off. Use salt,borax or dry preservative if you got it.

[Saltgrass Mikerr]

Great advice...now I know,,,,when I get my first turkey

[Buckwheat]

I flesh it out as much as possible ,and just use borax on the skin area , then pin the fan out on cardboard to dry. I have fans over 20 years old done this way

X2 then use a plaque for academy.

[Bowtech Lefty]

Check out the NWTF website.....they have a good DIY method in there.