In this episode, Nikki Scheer, owner of Twisted Antler Taxidermy and Pro Staff of Huntin’ Wives, discusses all things taxidermy. As someone who grew up hunting pheasants in NE with GSP’s, she later found interest in the art of taxidermy. Nikki walks us through how to best prepare freshly harvested birds in the field for an ideal mount. She also discusses tips and insight for big game and fish mounts and what’s important to look for in a good taxidermist.
7:40 Nikki’s story
9:00 Growing up bird hunting
10:40 Bird Dogs
12:40 Big game hunting
13:45 Huntin’ Wives
14:50 Starting out in taxidermy
17:20 Appreciation of art, people and education
19:50 Experience in taxidermy
20:50 European mount
21:20 Easiest to work on
22:05 Most difficult to work on
23:35 Best way to prep a bird for mount after hunt
24:50 How to reduce risk of freezer burn
25:20 Keeping air from bird
27:20 Working on birds
31:00 Meat or no meat
32:40 Field dressing big game for mount
35:10 Taxidermist pet peeve
36:10 How to find a good taxidermist
38:30 Beetles
40:30 Degreasing and bleaching
42:30 Shipping for mount
44:45 Fish mounts
46:20 Estimated taxidermy costs
48:40 Getting to know your taxidermist
50:40 What does it take to become a taxidermist
52:10 Pets
55:30 How to connect with Nikki
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