Mammal Taxidermy Instructional Videos

Bobcat Mounting: A to Z
with Jan Van Hoesen
From skinning to finishing--from A to Z--all of World Champion mammal taxidermist Jan Van Hoesen's award-winning taxidermy techniques are revealed for the first time in this comprehensive video. Jan Van Hoesen of Rogers City, Michigan is the only person to ever win a World Champion title with a bobcat mount, and it shows! Jan demonstrates the complete procedure, including field care and measurements, incision placement, mannikin selection, skinning, fleshing, salting, final skin preparation, mannikin preparation, earliners, earbutts, eye setting, hide paste, mounting, sewing, grooming, drying and finishing, as well as Jan's tips for handling whiskers, nose pads, eye expression, toes and claws. Recorded in the WASCO Studio. 2 hours. (1 Tape.) Also available in DVD format.

Order number VHS268 (VHS videotape cassette) . . . . 19.95
Order number DVD268 (DVD video disc) . . . . . . . . . 19.95
(plus shipping & handling)

Mounting a Lifesize Javelina (Peccary)
with Bob Elzner
In this informative video, master taxidermist Bob Elzner demonstrates his complete procedure for mounting a standing open-mouth lifesize javelina (collard peccary). Starting with a tanned skin and a carcass cast mannikin, Bob shows mannikin prep techniques including how he opens the mouth on the mannikin and installs a jaw set, how to use an artificial nose, final cape preparation, sewing holes, sewing the seam, the bonded ear method, sculpting earbutts, eye setting, eyelid sculpting, hide paste, mounting hooves, the scent gland, sex organs, dew claws, eyelid tucking, lip tucking, grooming, drying, rebuilding and texturing the lips and gums, airbrush finishing, and final glossing. Recorded in the WASCO Studio. 2 Hours.

Order number VHS236 (VHS videotape cassette) . . . . 19.95
Order number DVD236 (DVD video disc) . . . . . . . . . 19.95
(plus shipping & handling)

Advanced Squirrel Mounting Techniques
with John Bellucci
Without a doubt the most comprehensive, in-depth video ever made about squirrel taxidermy. Includes everything you need to know to mount competition-quality squirrels from live reference, to skinning, mounting and finishing. Includes the complete instructions for using the revolutionary new Lockit-Socket squirrel mannikins. Recorded in the WASCO Studio. 2 Hours. (1 Tape.)

Order number VHS251 (VHS videotape cassette) . . . . 19.95
Order number DVD251 (DVD video disc) . . . . . . . . . 19.95
(plus shipping & handling)

Mounting a Lifesize Mountain Lion
with Bob Elzner
In this informative video, World Champion mammal taxidermist Bob Elzner of Arizona demonstrates his complete procedure for mounting a lifesize closed-mouth mountain lion. Starting with a tanned skin, Bob demonstrates mannikin alterations, reattaching a cut form, final cape preparations, priming the mannikin, the bonded ear method, attaching a flexible tail mannikin, eye setting, eyelid sculpting, working with toes, leg details, hide paste, mounting, sewing, grooming, eyelashes, whiskers, tucking lips, nose and eyelids, airbrush finishing and glossing. Taxidermy legend Jim Hall assists Bob with the mounting procedure. Recorded in the WASCO Idaho Studio. 2 Hours.

Order number DVD245 (DVD video disc) . . . . . . . . . 19.95
(plus shipping & handling)

Order with VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express online, or by calling the number below.

Return to Video Listing

1306 West Spring Street, P. O. Box 967, Monroe, GA 30655 USA
Sales (US & Canada): (800) 334-8012, Office: (770) 267-3625, Fax: (770) 267-8970