Mounting and Finishing a Standing Pheasant by Danny Owens
Length: 4 hours - 2 Disk Set
Danny Owens resides near Lubbock, Texas, where he has operated a full-service taxidermy business for over 25 years. Though he is proficient in all areas of taxidermy, he is best known for his realistic bird mounts. Danny is an Award of Excellence recipient and has won numerous National Championship awards and has judged five World Taxidermy competitions. he has also won Best of Show at the National Taxidermy Show and Convention and at several State and Regional conventions.
Danny starts out with field care, then reviews important areas of the bird's anatomy for those not familiar, and then proceeds to the skinning process. This video also covers everything you need to know about form preparation, repairs, finishing and painting. Contains cross-references with footage of a live pheasant as Danny works on various areas of the mount. Great detailed shots.