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The Breakthrough Bird Taxidermy Manual Chapters:


This is the most comprehensive book available on the fine art of bird taxidermy. Written by Sallie Dahmes, Frank Newmyer, Robert Holshouser, Ed Thompson and Bob Williamson, this step-by-step manual includes all the information necessary to mount beautiful birds. This book shows all of the current taxidermy techniques, including mounting on wrapped bodies, carved bodies, rigid foam mannikins, and flexible neck mannikins. It covers standing, flying, sitting, swimming, strutting, and dead game poses. The birds mounted include ducks, turkeys, and even an eagle. With over 750 black and white photos and diagrams, this book explains it all clearly and concisely. 156 pages. Plastic comb binder.


Book Chapters Book Chapters Cont. Book Chapters Cont.
Federal Migratory Bird Laws Swimming Mounts Water Poses and Habitats
Mannikin Alterations Finishing Techniques Creating Executive Cases
Turkey Tail Mounts Dead Game Mounts Anatomy and Field Care
Mounting Standing Birds Mounting Flying Birds Carved Mannikin Method
Detailing a Flying Mount Recipes and Cooking Tips Detailing a Standing Mount
Reference and Posing a Bird Mounting a Flying Wild Turkey Tools and Supplies
Wrapping Your Own Mannikin Marketing Techniques and Ideas Finishing Turkey Heads, Legs and Feet
Mounting on an Accu-Flex Body Mounting a Chicken in a Basket Waterfowl Family Tree and Names
Mounting a Strutting Turkey