What to pour into the fangs of a wild boar. Processing and registration of hunting trophies

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One of the main requirements for the design of trophies of both wild boar and other animals: the trophy should be easily removed from the medallion. This unwritten rule applies primarily to those trophies that will be judged by experts or intended to be shown at exhibitions. In these cases, the owner of the trophy needs to do everything so that the judges can easily and effortlessly remove the trophy from the medallion, make the necessary measurements and then just as easily and conveniently attach it back. In the end, what trophy the hunter gives for evaluation is the one he wants to get back. But is this possible if, for example, the fangs are glued to the medallion with epoxy resin? Therefore, do not be surprised and do not raise a fuss if in this case the experts refuse to evaluate your trophy.

In order to avoid such an unpleasant situation and to ensure that your trophy is perfectly prepared for display, below are the basic principles for the primary processing of wild boar tusks.

If you got a trophy boar, then you should act like this:

It is necessary to skin the pig's head, separating as much excess meat as possible.

The head must be boiled. In order not to cook the upper and lower jaws completely, you can file them, but you need to keep in mind that only 1/3 of the canine is located on the outside of the lower jaw, and 2/3 are hidden in the bone itself. You need to carefully calculate how much to saw off so as not to damage the canine. The same applies to the upper fangs, which are immersed in the jaw by more than half. It is not recommended to separate the upper and lower jaws before cooking, as the fangs may crack. In no case should the jaw bones be cut - in the "raw" form, the fangs are very fragile, especially in the part that is inside the jaw.

The next principle related to cooking fangs is that the trophy should be placed in cold water. Cooked fangs need to be cooled without getting out of the water. The purpose of this is to get rid of sudden changes in temperature, which will protect the fangs from cracking.

In no case should you boil the head of a boar under pressure, trying to reduce the cooking time. Know that in this case the fangs will be damaged irrevocably.

After cooking, the fangs must be separated from the bone. The tusks of an adult boar are simply pulled out, while the tusks of a young boar are usually removed by breaking the jawbone.

When the fangs are removed from the bone, they must be cleaned of fat with a simple rag using laundry soap. In no case should bleaching powders be used - they affect the color of the canine, and in this case the trophy is lost as such.

When the cleaning is finished, taking into account the experience of many hunters, it can be advised to apply the "PVA glue method". Glue is poured into the fang, wait a moment, then the excess glue is poured out and waiting for it to dry on the inside of the fang. This is done twice. This creates a layer of glue that will not allow the fangs to fall apart if they crack. Then all the free space inside the canine is filled with cotton. The top layer of cotton wool is poured with PVA glue, they wait until everything dries and ... the fangs are ready!

By no means should one follow the example of such "craftsmen" who fill the fangs with epoxy, and, in addition, put nails in the resin so that they can be attached to the locket. When the resin cures, due to the force of surface tension, the enameled portion of the canine tooth may separate over time as the resin contracts more than the canine itself. The size of the canine changes (width decreases) only for the first time. It is not for nothing that this trophy is allowed to be evaluated no earlier than two months after extraction. At this time, significant changes occur, and further changes are of little importance.

In addition, it may be advisable, after filling with cotton and glue, to dip the fangs in liquid paraffin, or, even better, dip the cotton in paraffin and cover the trophy with it to avoid being affected by strong temperature fluctuations. The canine treated in this way is protected from the effects of temperature and humidity, however, there have been cases when, after many years, paraffin-treated canines also deteriorated. The microclimate is more important: if the trophy is in a hunting lodge or a room where the humidity level is relatively stable, then no damage threatens it, but rooms with central heating are less friendly with trophies.
And, finally, about attaching the trophy to the medallion. This can be done without damaging the fangs using decorative loops or other methods, but most importantly, as mentioned at the beginning of the article, the trophy should be easily removed and attached to its place.

Wild boar is a fairly large animal that can reach up to one and a half meters in length. The weight of an adult varies from 150 to 300 kilograms. The bristly fur of the boar resembles the color of a bear with a slight reddish tinge. Their distinctive feature can be called large lower fangs, the size of which can be about 25 centimeters. This agile and agile beast is capable of accelerating up to 40 km per hour, which makes it elusive for both wild animals and hunters. On top of that, the wild boar is an excellent swimmer and jumps at a distance of 3.5 meters.

The role of fangs

The main function performed by the fangs of a wild boar can be called defense and attack. The main threat to this animal can be a pack of wolves, hunters or a bear. When attacked, the boar is capable of inflicting lacerations thanks to its fangs. Everyone knows that the boar is an animal that people hunt with pleasure. You should know that this beast is not so stupid. There were many cases when wild boars lured a person to the reeds with various tricks, after which they suddenly attacked. It is very difficult to escape from the fangs of an angry boar, they are deadly. When an animal is injured, it becomes enraged and may retaliate. In such a wounded and furious state, even wolves do not touch him.

Wild boar habitats

Boar (boar) is a fairly common species that lives throughout Europe, Asia, America and other tropical places. This animal took root both in coniferous forests and in deserts. The most favorite place for such wild boars are oak forests. Very often such a large wild boar is found in the Caucasus, in Transbaikalia near mountain rivers. The boar is a herd animal. Females are smaller than males and have a smaller home range with piglets than the male. Its territory depends on the saturation of food in one place or another. These stray animals are able to cover several kilometers in one day in search of food.

Animal nutrition

The boar is an animal that eats quite diversely. The most favorite delicacies of a wild boar are:

• Bulb plants.
• Various roots.
• Nuts, acorns, berries.
• Herbaceous plants.
• Frogs, lizards, snakes.
• Various insects.
• Bird eggs.

Offspring of a wild boar

An animal such as a boar (boar) is divided into 25 subspecies, for which the characteristic features are a stocky body with a large head, wide ears and small eyes. All adults protect their herds. Each female is capable of producing approximately five piglets per year, each of which, after birth, can weigh about half a kilogram. Nature itself took care of the safety of the kids and painted them in stripes, which makes small boars less noticeable, unlike adult boars with a dark color. Since wild pigs most often join in huge herds in autumn to protect their young, even wolves do not always dare to attack pig offspring.

Boar character

Most boars prefer to spend their day in gray wetlands, wallowing in holes. In case of danger, this huge boar is able to run away through thickets impassable for other animals, swim across a water obstacle, and, if necessary, attack. After all, everyone knows that the best defense is an attack. The big boar tries to avoid meeting people, but there are often times when hunters, along with dogs, run into trouble themselves and they can find them. The pig's hearing is quite well developed, therefore, for general safety, feeding is done at night. The behavior of females should also be noted, because for the sake of their offspring they are ready to go into fire and water, and even against an armed man who will be pursued to the last.

Precautionary measures

In order not to run into such a deadly animal as a wild boar once again, it is recommended to proceed as follows:

1. Be as careful as possible and do not come close to a flock of wild boars. It is best to leave before the person is seen.
2. If you had to stumble upon a piglet, you should keep in mind that the mother is always somewhere nearby.
3. If traces of a boar were found, it is better to go in the other direction, away from this pig trail.
4. When a boar takes a person by surprise, there is no need to attack him. The best way out of this situation is to climb a tall tree and hide for a while.

Breeding

Pregnancy of females can last about 120 days, after which they temporarily separate from their herd to build a nest in some quiet place. The new "house" for the brood is more like a hut of branches. The mother in this responsible period for her becomes as aggressive as possible, which allows her to reliably protect and protect her cubs. Unlike males, the female does not have huge frightening fangs, but this does not mean at all that she is harmless. When defending or attacking, she is able to fill up and trample her victim to death. After the offspring grow up, all family members return to the herd again.

Life in the wild

Everything is provided for by nature, but this does not mean at all that life in this world will be without difficulties and obstacles even for wild boars. Without a doubt, boar fangs are a powerful weapon and helper throughout the entire period of their existence. But to predict the weather conditions, which greatly complicate their lives, is impossible. Snow makes it difficult for them to move, as a result of which the animals are able to overcome only one and a half kilometers, which threatens them with hunger and no fangs and speed of the beast will help in this.

The skin of the boar is quite thick, especially around the thighs. Many hunters know this firsthand. An animal wounded in the thigh is worse than a healthy one, since such an evil animal is capable of fighting the offender to the last.

Everyone knows that the boar is an animal that emits a terrible roar that can put anyone into a stupor. When meeting with an animal, you need to remember that it has an excellent sense of smell and hearing, but its eyesight is slightly lame - this can be used in certain situations to save yourself. In the wild, when this huge boar comes face to face with a rival, he will never back down, no matter how many enemies surround him.

wild boar

The boar is an animal that has a rather unusual appearance. His body can be divided into two parts: back and front. In front, the boar is huge and massive, it has a smoothly flowing body, which narrows strongly at the back. That's why he looks a little hunched over. The comb, which is stretched along the entire back, gives aggressiveness. Upon reaching three years, the boar has two pairs of powerful fangs. Females are very different in this matter from their partners. This weapon can become sharper and more dangerous over the years, as wild boars constantly hone them on stones, frozen ground. A wild boar is an animal that resembles a kind of tank, capable of making its way through even the most impenetrable thickets at lightning speed. This allows you to save your life if necessary. Mud baths are considered the most favorite entertainment of the animal.

The body of the boar is so dense and knocked down that it looks more like a bristly shell, which not every hunter can break through, but it can tease the beast. This animal is unusually strong and is able to turn over huge stones and pick out the frozen ground by 10 centimeters. Of course, to meet one on one with such a powerful killer as a boar is a sad story, but one should not panic, even if the beast screeches and tries to intimidate a person. You must always soberly assess the situation. If you do not approach the animal and its cubs, do not provoke, do not catch the eye, then problems can be avoided. In extreme cases, it is recommended to climb the nearest tree - this is the only true option.

Wild pigs (Sus scrofa L.) are among the agricultural pests. However, in the forest they are more useful than harmful. In recent years, due to a significant increase in the number of this artiodactyl, its shooting in Central Europe (Germany and other countries) is allowed throughout the year. In the Soviet Union, the restoration of the range and the growth of the wild boar population began in the mid-thirties and are still observed everywhere, with the exception of a few regions of the Caucasus, Transcarpathia and the south of Eastern Siberia. At the same time, the acclimatization and re-acclimatization of this promising hunting animal is taking on an ever wider scale. The wild boar was brought and released already in the hunting grounds of Moscow. Kalinin, Yaroslavl, Ryazan regions, as well as in the Crimean hunting reserve.

Wild boar hunting is not only commercial, but also of great sporting interest. In sports hunting, the most valuable trophy is considered not meat, but fangs - a formidable weapon of a boar. Their size and beauty are, as it were, a measure of the success and courage of a hunter-athlete and, at the same time, an indicator of the level of management of one or another assigned hunting economy.

Below are published two complementary articles on the scoring of wild boar trophies. The first of them was written by G. Domnik, a young German hunter who received a special education in the USSR and relatively recently began practical work in the German Democratic Republic. The second article, at the request of the editors, was written by prof. A.G. Bannikov based on foreign materials. In the course of 1960, the editors will acquaint Soviet hunters with the international rules for scoring bear, saiga and other generally recognized hunting trophies.

Cleaver skull: 1 - lower fang-dagger; 2 - upper canine

According to a single point system, all representatives of the pig family (Suidae) are evaluated, the distribution of which covers the hot and temperate countries of Europe and Asia, along with the islands adjacent to the south, as well as all of Africa and Madagascar. The family includes several genera, of which the only representative of the genus Sus lives in the USSR - the wild boar, which has several subspecies.

The Central European wild boar (Sus scrofa scrofa Linne) is found in Belarus. The European-Caucasian wild boar, also called the Persian wild pig (Sus scrofa attila Thomas), lives in the European part of the USSR - from the borders of Romania to Transcaucasia inclusive. The weight of bulls (males) of this subspecies reaches 250 - 260 kg. The range of the Kuril subspecies (Sus scrofa riukianus Kuroda) is limited to the southern islands of the Kuril chain. The Manchurian wild pig (Sus scrofa ussuricus Heude) is native to the Ussuri region and Manchuria. The Far Eastern continental wild boar is the largest: in the Amur region there are billhooks weighing 300-320 kg. Mongolian (Sus srcofa raddeanus Adlerberg) - the smallest subspecies of domestic wild boars; the weight of adults ranges from 55-90 kg, and the distribution of these pigs is limited to Transbaikalia and the eastern part of Mongolia. The Central Asian or Turkestan wild boar (Sus scrofa nigripes Blanford) is found in Central Asia and Kazakhstan, northwestern Mongolia, the Chinese province of Xinjiang, Iran and Afghanistan.

As sports trophies, only the fangs of wild boars, both lower (“daggers”) and upper ones, are recognized. Throughout the life of a male boar, his lower fangs continue to stretch upward. The upper fangs are inferior in size to the "daggers"; every year they are more and more bent and make it possible to determine the age of boars from them. “Daggers” highly refined upwards are a sign of the youth of the beast. The fangs of female wild boars are small and do not belong to the category of sports and hunting trophies.

Boar trophies are evaluated according to the rules adopted in 1952 at the International Congress of Hunters in Madrid and recommended by the session of the International Hunting Council in Copenhagen (1955).

Skillfully mounted on a special board, the fangs of the billhook, tastefully “padded” with a semicircle of long black bristles that rose on the scruff of an angry beast, are a wonderful decoration for the interior of hunting lodges and hunters’ apartments. However, when mounting fangs, one should not forget such a “prosaic” detail as a plaque indicating the place and date of shooting and, if possible, the weight, length and height of the defeated beast. Thus, the exhibited trophy becomes not only an ornament, but also acquires a hunting, historical and scientific value.

Evaluation of a wild boar, or rather its fangs, does not present any difficulties.

The length of both lower fangs is measured with a measuring tape with an accuracy of 1 mm. The tape is superimposed on the outer bend of the canine - from its root to the tip. If the root or end of the canine is broken, then its actual length is taken. The measurement results are indicated in the evaluation table in centimeters.

Also, in centimeters, with an accuracy of 1 mm, the volume (section) of the upper canines is measured at their widest point (see diagram); abnormal deviations are not taken into account.

The width of the lower "daggers" at their thickest point is measured with a micrometer (caliper) with an accuracy of 0.1 mm; measurements are entered in the table in millimeters. At the same time, growths and other deviations from the norm are also not included in the assessment.

In special cases - with strongly developed and twisted upper canines (a sign of old age) or with their pronounced symmetry - the score can be increased by a premium of up to 5 points (points). If the upper fangs are very short or ugly, or if the lower fangs are very narrow towards the end (a sign of a young animal), up to 5 points are removed from the assessment.

For evaluation, the average data (half) of the sum of the measurements of both canines (in points) are taken and the established multiplication factors are entered: "1" for the length of the lower and upper canine circumference and the coefficient "3" for the width of the lower canine.

When evaluating trophies, a trophy certificate is filled in and issued indicating to whom it was issued, which animal and in which hunting farm was obtained, the weight of the killed animal and the date. Further, the results of the evaluation of the trophy are entered into the certificate, for example:

Evaluation indicator	Measurement result	Sum of measurements	average value	Coefficient	Total points (points)
Lower fangs length:
Width of lower fangs:
Upper canine volume
Extra points
Discount for defects
Overall score of the boar in points (points)

A bronze medal is awarded with a total score of fangs from 110 points, silver - from 115 and gold - from 120 points and above.

Record boar trophies, which have received awards at international exhibitions in recent years, are as follows: a billhook, harvested in 1930 in Poland, received an estimate of 151.0 points; shot in 1935 in Czechoslovakia - 136.1 points: mined in 1936 in Romania - 134.9 points, etc.

The length of the lower canine;

The width of the lower canine;

Volume (section) of the upper canine

The trophies themselves - wild boar fangs - are fastened so that the smaller (upper) fangs are inside the larger (lower) ones. The right ones with the left ones and the lower ones with the upper ones are fastened with metal plates or are decoratively placed on a beautiful stand.

Wild boar tusks are a good decoration for a hunter's home and hunting club premises. They are pleasing to the eye and evoke memories of a successful single combat between a hunter and a large, cautious and dangerous beast.

Professor A. Bannikov, Moscow

Magazine "Hunting and hunting economy", No. 1, 1960.

In the taxidermy workshop of Podorova, according to your desire, various items of trophy craft from boar tusks will be made. A large assortment, high quality, aesthetic appearance are the distinguishing features of our works of taxidermy art.

Boar - the symbolism of the animal

The boar has long been considered a powerful symbolic animal. He has strength, pressure, intelligence, cunning, perseverance. Another name for a wild boar is a boar. Not every hunter was ready to fight him alone, and only the most courageous, dexterous, and lucky could defeat such a powerful opponent. Since then, the boar has been considered a symbol of military prowess. And also - a sign of perseverance in achieving the goal. All these meanings carry amulets made of boar tusks.

Quality plus attractiveness

Products made from boar fangs can become an interior decoration, a nice gift for both men and women. We will make a craft according to your desire. It can be either a client's hunting trophy or a product made from raw materials that we select ourselves. We pay great attention to raw materials, we take the highest quality. Today it is not a problem to buy a plastic imitation of fangs, claws of animals or a “home-made” - real teeth, claws filled with resin or varnish. However, such inexpensive trinkets do not differ in durability. We use modern technologies in the manufacture of products. Raw materials are carefully processed, high quality materials are used.

Assortment of offers

In addition to the durability and attractiveness of the trophy, we are seriously working on the design. In this regard, wild boar fangs are very convenient and profitable: you can make a huge number of various products from them.

So, we offer boar tusks in the form of:

• amulet - the fang is placed in a frame equipped with a loop for a chain or lace; can be used as a pendant, pendant around the neck, in the form of a key ring or in another suitable quality;
• wall decoration - a pair or two pairs of animal fangs are used, this is especially suitable for perpetuating hunting trophies; a wooden or plastic medallion base is made, on which the fangs themselves are attached, decorated with the appropriate decor.

We decorate products depending on the destination. So, wall decoration made of fangs will differ depending on the interior with some details that help the product to fit more successfully into one or another style solution of the room. And the design of the amulet is chosen taking into account whether it is made for a man or a woman, what is the age of the future owner, in what capacity it will be used. Silver, plastic, wood, leather and other materials can make completely different interesting decorations from the same workpiece.

Good to know: Sometimes clients want to order the largest possible fangs, believing that they carry the most powerful energy of a hardened beast. Yes, and simply on the principle of more - it means better. In fact, it is worth knowing that wild boar tusks of 20-22 cm with a width of about 25 mm will be ideal for trophies. They are characteristic of boars 4-5 years old. Of course, with age, fangs still grow, but broken or worn elements are often found. If you need miniature elegant sharp fangs, for example, for women's jewelry, then these correspond to the age of a two-year-old pig.

It is important not only to make the product with high quality, which is guaranteed by the Podorov workshop, but also to store it properly. Do not allow sudden changes in temperature, mechanical damage, excessive humidity, for wall decorations - direct sunlight. It is necessary to remove dirt and grease in time, without using potent chemical compounds.
With proper handling, our taxidermy product will please the owners for a long time.

Boar tusk processing

To extract the fangs of a wild boar, a part of the animal's muzzle is sawn off between the eyes and fangs, as shown in Figure 69. This piece of muzzle must be at least three and a half times longer than the visible part of the lower fangs. The sawn off part is placed in a cauldron of cold water so that it is completely hidden under water. The water is brought to a boil and simmered for 2-3 hours. After boiling, the jaws with fangs are removed from the boiler and, without letting them cool, the fangs are removed. To avoid burns, use gloves or rags. The upper fangs are usually easily removed, and to extract the lower ones, they need to be pulled forward 3–5 cm, and then the jaw bones are carefully opened from the back so that the fangs come out freely. Then the fangs are placed in a cauldron of hot oily water to cool. They should not be left without water and washed with cold water. The fang, cooling in oily water, is saturated with fat and acquires a protective layer. After cooling, the nerves are removed from the fangs and the inner surface is wiped with cotton wool, dried in a humid and warm place to avoid cracking.

Rice. 69. Extraction of boar tusks

After drying, the fangs are degreased with gasoline. It is recommended to fill the inside of the fangs with BF glue (any) and, holding it inside for 5–10 s, pour it out, repeating this two or three times at intervals of 30 minutes. Before this, the glue is heated in a bowl with warm water so that it pours out more easily. Instead of BF glue, the inside of the fangs can be filled with epoxy resin of the following composition: 80 parts of filler and 20 hardener. Instead of glue, the canine cavities can be filled with tweezers with cotton soaked in epoxy resin; after 12 hours, the glue hardens, giving them greater strength.

So that the fangs do not deteriorate from changes in humidity, they can be covered with a thin layer of colorless synthetic varnish. Canine teeth cannot be bleached.

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