Unless you've found a deadhead that--miraculously--has some of the meat still attached, this probably seems odd timing for an article on the procedures for Euro-mounting a deer skull. There's a reason for that. About halfway through the project this fall, I came down hard with the world's favorite Coronavirus, and was forced to shelve it for a while (though I must admit, losing … [Read more...] about Deer Skull Euro-Mount 101: Field Prep
Archives for 2021
Second-Hand Critters: A Cautionary Tale
It’s not a good idea to find a babysitter on Craigslist. It’s not a good idea to buy full-grown animals on the Internet either. Almost no one sells you their good animals. You’re likely getting a scratch-and-dent model that could be sick, nervous, or destructive. It’s a lesson I learned when I bought a ewe online and ended up barbequing her a few weeks later. I got on the … [Read more...] about Second-Hand Critters: A Cautionary Tale
DIY Turkey Taxidermy Tips
Good day folks. As I sit here at my steam-powered excuse for a computer, I've begun to realize something--my writing has taken a distinctly garden-esque turn as of late. Perhaps it was the brisk spring air, or maybe it was watching the little green shoots peek through the dirt, but I've been in a distinctly agrarian mood. There's nothing wrong with that, of course; gardens and … [Read more...] about DIY Turkey Taxidermy Tips
Decamping Tent Caterpillars
I sometimes have the chance to peruse the comments on my articles (and, when I can figure out the controls on the #&*@ing content management system, even manage to respond to a few). As it happens, I was going over the comments on my last posting and noticed a potential confusion between bagworms, and Eastern Tent Caterpillars. Its a common mistake, and one I made myself … [Read more...] about Decamping Tent Caterpillars
Bagworm Banditry
Notice a large section of your plant-life getting torn apart by sticky sacks of worms, year after year? You likely have a bagworm infestation, but this is the year to put an end to the tree-borne plant-bandits. Read on for some tips on how to remove these pests from sight and mind. Seasonal Skirmish The trick with bagworms is when to start targeting them. Good news for … [Read more...] about Bagworm Banditry
