Abstract: A taxidermic method for game-head mounting. A retainer is provided for keeping an ear supported by an ear liner properly posed on a mannikin while the game-head is drying. The retainer has an upwardly extending substantially straight stem portion having an upper end portion downwardly bent into a substantially straight right angle arm. The arm has a lower end portion bent upwardly into a U-shaped hook portion for holding a rim of the ear supported by the ear liner during drying of a cape on the mannikin.