The Complete Guide To Upland Bird Taxidermy: How To Prepare And Preserve Pheasants, Grouse, Quail, And Other Gamebirds

The Complete Guide To Upland Bird Taxidermy: How To Prepare And Preserve Pheasants, Grouse, Quail, And Other Gamebirds by Triplett, Todd. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781592286898.

To preserve the memory of a special day afield, many hunters like to have their birds mounted, for display in special spots in home or cabin. In this all-inclusive, illustrated workbook, veteran taxidermist Todd Triplett covers every aspect of upland bird taxidermy. Chapters included are: . Skinning and fleshing . Preservation methods . Prepping for mounting, and choosing mounting options . Using references . Habitat scenery or display attachments . Manikins and wrapping bodies for skeletal and muscular structure replacement . Special tips for individual species, including quail, grouse (ruffed and other subspecies), pheasant, woodcock, chukars . Delicate birds . Specialty mounts . Dealing with fleshy areas . And much more