blake
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Deer Harvest Photo Tips
The whitetail deer is a magnificent animal and we as hunters have a great deal of respect for the species (Odocoileus virginianus).
The Administrators and Moderators at iowawhitetial.com understand that our members are proud of their deer harvest and we want our members to share their photos with all of us on this site.
As you know iowawhitetail.com tries to assist our members to become more successful in all aspects of deer hunting. We at iowawhitetail.com believe that a quality harvest photo is one step in the hunting process.
Attention to details when photographing your trophy will preserve the memories of your hunt for the future.
1. Clean up your deer before you take your photo. This can easily be done with water, wash away as much of the bloody areas as possible.
2. Wash your hands before posing in your photo and wear clothing that isn’t blood stained.
3. If possible take your photos in the field or in natural setting.
4. Position the animal in front of you, place your deer on its abdomen with the front legs folded back under the chest. Pull the rear legs up under the belly of the deer for a natural look. Harvest photos are easiest to take before your deer gets to stiff.
5. Try to position the camera at the level of the deer's head or lower. You can use a mini tripod, or have a friend take the photo for you. Get down low to the ground to take the photo, some people even lay on the ground to take the photo.
6. Hold your trophy by the hide on the scruff of the neck, and avoid putting your hands on the antlers.
7. If you field dress your deer prior to your photo being taken avoid open body cavities and move your deer away from the field dressing area.
8. Try not to take the photo with the tongue hanging out of your deer. This can easily be accomplished by placing a small rubber band around mouth.
9. Relax and Smile!
We hope that the above tips will assist you the next time you take your harvest photo. If you are having trouble posting your photo, or want some help editing it, please contact one of the administrators or moderators.
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Ron Wyllie
Southwest Iowa IBA Area Representative
blakeswia@gmail.com
Member:
Iowa Bowhunters Association
Iowa Trappers Association
SW Iowa Bowhunters
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