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In this video, Adrian from Credo Outdoors and Mike walk through the proper way to cape a bear for tanning or for a potential rug mount. This method is commonly used for first-time bear hunters and experienced hunters alike who want to preserve the hide for taxidermy rather than maximize meat yield.

We break down:

How to separate the hide cleanly from the animal

Where to make critical cuts on the front wrists and rear ankles

Why preserving the paws improves rug presentation

The difference between caping for a hide vs skinning for meat

Tips to make your taxidermist’s job easier and avoid hard-to-sew areas like the armpit

Caping a bear correctly requires sacrificing some meat to preserve the hide, and in this video we explain exactly why that trade-off matters and how to do it intentionally and respectfully.

Whether you’re planning a bear rug, a tanned hide, or simply want to understand proper bear anatomy and field processing, this step-by-step guide will help you honor your kill and get the best final result.

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00:00 – Introduction & overview of bear caping
00:05 – Purpose: tanning the hide vs making a rug
00:39 – Why keeping the paws improves rug presentation
01:10 – Meat vs cape: understanding the trade-off
01:44 – Where to make wrist cuts on the front legs
02:18 – Avoiding the armpit for easier taxidermy sewing
02:48 – Ventral (belly) cut vs dorsal (spine) cut explained
03:17 – Knife safety, sharpness & kill kit essentials
03:45 – Getting started: roles and process overview

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