Even though it might seem like a tricky field to get into for a freshly graduated high school or college student, the Walter Gropius Berufskolleg in Bochum, Germany, does provide a stable start into the art of taxidermy. We would like to give you a bit of an insight into our school life, especially our progress in learning how to create a taxidermy piece, as well as the...

It is finally time to mount the timber rattlesnake. The skin has been tanned with a simple tanning solution and was then frozen while the custom form was prepared. With the form ready to mount and the skin ready, I will take you through my mounting procedure. Except for the head which will be attached later in the mounting process, the mannikin is ready for the skin. To...

In Part 2 of a four-part series on quail I will provide information and photo reference on the Northern bobwhite quail. Last issue in Part 1 I gave a brief review of the 9 species of “New World Quail” found in North, Central, and South America. Like all species of animals, there are some recognized subspecies of each and there is debate that some species should...

I have been in many trophy rooms over the years and have seen many distorted hooves on ungulates. Those of you who have worked on ungulates know the frustrations and challenges to get the hooves cleaned out properly. If you have done your fair share of these, I’m sure you have noticed from time to time the pinkish and raw looking flesh you remove from the interior of...