For moose, elk, caribou.
20×30 inches.
For deer, goat or sheep.
12×18 or 16×21.
For fox or lynx.
8×10 inches.
For bear or wolf.
12×15
For birds, small furbearers and fish.
6×8 in.
Oval panels for mounting fish.
9×22 15×40
For dead game.
10×15 14×24 17×25
For mounting horns of elk and moose the size for deer heads will answer nicely, while deer antlers are suitable with a shield of the fox head size.
In order to draw a symmetrical pattern for the woodworker, take a piece of stiff paper of the right length and width, fold it down the middle, draw one half to suit and cut out with shears. The style of moulding called Ogee is to be preferred. A simple diamond, heart, or oval shape can be made at home with beveled or rounded edges, or if your tools include a turning saw (which is most useful for a variety of purposes) you may try a more pretentious shield. To achieve this, make your pattern as just described and after marking it on a piece of wood from ⅜ to ⅞ inch thick, cut out with the turning saw. It should be held in the vise for this operation. Place this cut out shield (1) on a piece of board of similar thickness but somewhat larger and with a pair of compasses mark out another ½ in. or so larger all around. (2) Also mark the same distance inside the edge.
