Don't listen to this guy. It's doubtful he knows anything.
The only real way to skin an animal is face-first ...
....no cuts in the skin; just separate the lips from the jaws and peel 'er right back over the head being careful not to nick the hide so you can inflate the whole thing for drying after you've fleshed it. (What good taxidermist won't appreciate not having to do any sewing?
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