In this episode, Nikki Scheer, owner of Twisted Antler Taxidermy and Pro Staff of Huntin' Wives, discusses all things taxidermy. As someone who grew up hunting pheasants in NE with GSP's, she later found interest in the art of taxidermy. Nikki walks us through how to best prepare freshly harvested birds in the field for an ideal mount. She also discusses tips and insight for big game and fish mounts and what's important to look for in a good taxidermist.

7:40 Nikki's story

9:00 Growing up bird hunting

10:40 Bird Dogs

12:40 Big game hunting

13:45 Huntin' Wives

14:50 Starting out in taxidermy

17:20 Appreciation of art, people and education

19:50 Experience in taxidermy

20:50 European mount

21:20 Easiest to work on

22:05 Most difficult to work on

23:35 Best way to prep a bird for mount after hunt

24:50 How to reduce risk of freezer burn

25:20 Keeping air from bird

27:20 Working on birds

31:00 Meat or no meat

32:40 Field dressing big game for mount

35:10 Taxidermist pet peeve

36:10 How to find a good taxidermist

38:30 Beetles

40:30 Degreasing and bleaching

42:30 Shipping for mount

44:45 Fish mounts

46:20 Estimated taxidermy costs

48:40 Getting to know your taxidermist

50:40 What does it take to become a taxidermist

52:10 Pets

55:30 How to connect with Nikki

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