The Complete Guide to Small Game Taxidermy: How to Work with Squirrels, Varmints, and Predators
- Book Review,
by Todd Triplett
Book Description
There are plenty of books on taxidermy, but none covers small game with the learning and depth of THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SMALL GAME TAXIDERMY. Drawing on generations of experience, the author covers all aspects of the art. From proper field care and tanning to crafting life-size mounts, this book will help any individual to approach master status.
Chapters cover topics like basic base building, making a life-size bobcat mount, and more. The author relates a lifetime of invaluable tips on the subtle arts of the ear and mouth--when to choose open and when to choose closed--and why field care is where good taxidermy starts.
Whether the reader is pursuing taxidermy as a hobby or a profession, THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SMALL GAME TAXIDERMY will prove an invaluable guide.
From the Back Cover
Whether you hunt squirrels, varmints, or predators, the fact is that when you take a trophy small game animal, you'll want to preserve it forever. Instead of having a professional taxidermist handle your game animal, you can do it yourself. Not only will you save money, but you'll have the satisfaction of crafting your own mount ¿ with base, background, and everything else associated with it.
Drawing on generations of experience, author Todd Triplett covers all aspects of the art of taxidermy. From proper field care and tanning to crafting life-size mounts, this book will help any individual.
About the Author
TODD TRIPLETT owns and operates Wild Art Taxidermy in Lenoir, North Carolina. He learned the art from his father, who was also a professional taxidermist. He writes for numerous outdoor publications including Turkey Call, and is also the author of The Complete Guide of Turkey Taxidermy (page TK).
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