Freeze Turkey fan?

[Josh-L]

If I get a turkey can I cut the fan off and throw it in the freezer until I'm ready to mount it or do you have to flesh it and salt it asap?

 

[Okie4570]

Freezing won't hurt it. I've frozen almost everyone I've ever done before hand.

 

[Bowhunter]

I always put the fan in 2 folded paper plates and filled with salt. Then stapled at each end. It keeps the fan stretched completely. Only takes a couple of minutes, probably quicker than clearing out that much of a space for one in a deep freeze. I also cut the beard off and bury it in the salt with it.