The Complete Guide to Waterfowl Taxidermy: How to Prepare and Preserve Ducks and Geese
Have you ever had an especially memorable day in the marshes, when flocks of ducks or geese filled the skies and came willingly to your calls, turning to land among your decoys in wave after wave? To preserve those memories, many hunters like to preserve their birds-be they Canada geese, mallards, wood ducks, bluebills, or teal-by taking them to a taxidermist and having them mounted for permanent display in dens or trophy rooms.\ But having a bird professionally mounted can be expensive, so...
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How to prepare and preserve ducks and geese.
Introduction1Chapter 1Field Care9Chapter 2Reference and Anatomy17Chapter 3The Right Tools for the Job29Chapter 4Skinning53Chapter 5Fleshing and Degreasing69Chapter 6Preservation Methods81Chapter 7Preounting Preparation89Chapter 8Mounting a Flying Duck115Chapter 9Mounting a Standing Duck123Chapter 10Mounting a Flying Goose135Chapter 11Finishing and Base Attachment145Chapter 12Artificial Parts151Chapter 13Tips for Achieving a Better Mount161Index169
