Buck Junkie Podcast

EP.23: The Good, The Bad & The UGLY of Taxidermy feat. Hunter Williams


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On today’s episode of Buck Junkies, Malcom introduces special guest Hunter Williams (00:23), owner of Final Approach Taxidermy (00:54), who explains what taxidermy really is. What are the guys doing on the farm for Fall Prep (02:10)? Malcom talks about his bird hunting experience with the kids (03:15). How do you become a Taxidermist (05:35)? How long does it take to complete a Taxidermy piece (07:35)? Hunter explains some of the worst Taxidemy jobs he’s ever had to do (09:35), and he discusses his apprentices and what they do (10:34). Prices of taxidermy are going up every year (11:58). What goes on during the tannery process in taxidermy (13:45)? These are the WORST animals to get Taxidermied (14:22). What is the lifespan of a taxidermy piece (15:02)? Hunter talks about the process of deer form and size measurements for each mount (16:42). There is always an issue of shortages of supplies and materials for taxidermy (17:21). The biggest deer mount Hunter has created or seen in Taxidermy (18:38). What are some common and exotic taxidermy Hunter has made (19:31)? The guys talk about Velvet Season and its regulations and rules (21:57). CDC testing is demanded in taxidermy (26:12). Are there differences in deer between Mississippi counties (30:37)? There is an issue of overpopulation and diseases in hunting (33:50). What are Arkansas’ hunting restrictions and regulations (35:27)? Do deer from different states taste different (40:31)? Hunter explains his meat donations and contributions to the Palmer Home (42:28). Understanding the fat process in meat (45:10). How much does Meat Processing ACTUALLY cost (52:10)? THIS is how you Taxidermy birds of prey (53:55), and Hunter talks about the hardest animal to taxidermy (56:52).

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