Digital field-care guides

Protect your trophy from the first cut.

Clear, field-ready instructions help hunters cool, cape, photograph, and transport an animal without compromising the mount.

Instant digital access · Built for first-time and experienced hunters

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The Warnick’s promise

Practical guidance, without guesswork.

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Field-ready

Short, scannable steps for the moments that matter.

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Mount-minded

Advice shaped around preserving hide, hair, and anatomy.

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Instant access

Download the guide and keep it available when you need it.

From harvest to taxidermist

The critical steps, in the right order.

“Don’t Ruin Your Trophy” turns a stressful handoff into a straightforward field process.

The complete sequence

Know what to do before the clock starts.

  1. 1. Assess before cutting

    Understand the mount plan and protect the areas your taxidermist needs.

  2. 2. Cool and cape correctly

    Follow practical caping, cooling, and freezing guidance.

  3. 3. Document and transport

    Capture useful reference photos and prepare for a safer handoff.

Cooling and freezing

Avoid heat, moisture, and storage mistakes that can threaten hide quality.

Reference-photo checklist

Capture the details a taxidermist can use to recreate your animal faithfully.

Digital guide

One purchase. A better field plan.

Browse current editions and species-specific resources for the guide that fits your hunt.

Don’t Ruin Your Trophy

Complete downloadable field-care guide

  • What not to cut
  • Caping basics
  • Cooling and freezing
  • Transport preparation
  • Reference photos
  • Species-specific direction
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Before your next hunt

Give your trophy the care it deserves.

Put practical preservation instructions in your pocket before the moment arrives.

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