Hanging a Caribou Hide?

[BigBen]

OK,

I got two caribou up in Quebec over 3 years ago.
I got the hides tanned, but they've just been sitting since then.

I'd like to hang them on the wall, but I've got no clue how to do it?
I was thinking about just nailing them up, but will the nails pull out of the hide?

Should I stretch it on some sort of frame and hang the frame...?

No clue here guys. Any thoughts/suggestions are VERY welcome!

Thanks,

-Ben

 

[BigBen]

And because I know the question is coming... it was no monster.
But here it is:

 

[mxfireman]

mofugly would know I have not been on much lately but pm him and he could at least point you in the right direction.

 

[mofugly13]

Nails would be just fine, but you'll need a bunch of them. Probably be cool to mount it to a board or lace it into a frame, first. Then you won't be putting so many holes in your wall. Yeah, lacing it into a frame sounds cooNice Caribou. All I ever get to shoot are little deer.

 

[Jimbo*]

I've got a Mtn. Lion hide on the wall, I'll get you some pics of the method of hanging on Thursday when I get back home. It's actually several 1" brass rings sewn to the hide, then hung on either nails or screws.
Jimbo

 

[BigBen]

I really don't want to put a ton of holes in the wall!

Maybe I can get this brass ring thing to work. If you get some pics Jimbo, I'd appreciate it.

otherwise I'll have to start thinking about a board or a frame plan....

-Ben

 

[Jimbo*]

I forgot to mention the hide is attached to a felt backing, and the rings are sewn to the felt. There are only 5 rings on this hide, so maybe you can live with that.
Hope this helps.
Jimbo

 

[BigBen]

That's kind of cool.

My hides are not mounted to anything yet.

Maybe I'll have to see a taxidermist to find out about getting them mounted on felt.....

Thanks guys,

-Ben

 

[spoolnaround]

I forgot to mention the hide is attached to a felt backing, and the rings are sewn to the felt. There are only 5 rings on this hide, so maybe you can live with that.
Hope this helps.
Jimbo

Those pics are weak! Lets see the whole thing you tease!