First off, thats a great buck!
Ed it looks good. Do you know if that's the natural velvet or did the taxidermist strip it and use the synthetic spray on? I know there's pros and cons for both methods. That looks like he left the natural on but I'm curious.
I shot a nice buck in velvet a few years ago and had the antlers sent out to research mannikins for the faux velvet. I couldn't have been happier, it turned out great and I never have to worry about bugs or decay. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.
