WTC Waterfowl Taxidermy Seminar Videos

Mounting a Standing Surf Scoter
with Page Nethercutt
Waterfowl expert Page Nethercutt of North Carolina captures the essence of each species he mounts. In this live seminar, he mounts a drake surf scoter on a rock with one foot extended. Starting with a skinned bird, Page offers a wealth of information about reference, feather placement, competition, grooming and finishing. Recorded live at the 2005 WTC's. 2-1/3 Hours.

Mounting a Flying Ross's Goose
with Billy Ollie
In 2007, taxidermist Billy Ollie of Louisiana won the coveted title of World Champion Waterfowl Taxidermist at the World Taxidermy Championships in Reno, Nevada. Two years earlier, Billy, demonstrated his techniques for mounting a flying Ross's goose at the 2005 World Show. In this seminar, Billy starts with a skinned goose and goes through his the entire mounting procedure including wiring the legs and wings, using an artificial head, posing and feather placement. 3 Hours.

Traditional Waterfowl Taxidermy Techniques
(Wrapped Bodies)
with Dave Luke
Acclaimed bird expert Dave Luke of Louisiana demonstrates the traditional taxidermy techniques for mounting waterfowl using wrapped excelsior bodies and natural heads. Dave utilizes carcass tracings to wrap the body, neck, wings and legs for both flying and standing poses. Taped live April 9, 2003 at the World Taxidermy Championships. Color. NTSC. Approximate running time: 2:33. Catalog number: DVD625. Price: 21.95 plus shipping.

Mounting a Flying Gadwall
with Stefan Savides
On this tape, Stefan mounts a flying gadwall and explains in detail his approach to bird taxidermy. Information on all aspects of mannikins, attachment options, dealing with skin problems and artificial bills is also included. This seminar is well presented and very informative. 2001. 2 hours.

Mounting a Flying Mallard Drake
with Stefan Savides
Acclaimed bird expert Stefan Savides of Oregon offers a rare glimpse into his taxidermy procedures for mounting a flying pose mallard drake. Sprinkled with Stefan's unique insights into bird anatomy, art and philosophy, this seminar is both informative and entertaining. 2 hours.

Mounting a Blue-Winged Teal
with Frank Newmyer
This live seminar is one of the earliest recordings of a bird mounting seminar from the world's leading authority on bird taxidermy, World Champion Frank Newmyer of Michigan. This fascinating presentation is extremely informative, revealing a wealth of information about the finer points of bird taxidermy and waterfowl anatomy. Starting with a skinned bird, Frank uses a commercial mannikin, a wrapped nack and an artificial bill to mount a blue-winged teal in a standing pose. Along the way, he offers a wealth of information about reference, live birds, competition, grooming and finishing. Recorded live at the 1986 WTC's. Video quality: fair. 3 Hours. (2 Tapes.)

Mounting a Standing Shoveler
with Stefan Savides
Stefan Savides is an exceptionally entertaining and knowledgeable instructor. In this seminar, he demonstrates skinning, mounting, posing and adjusting a standing shoveler, using an artificial bill and commercial mannikin and neck. 1997. 2 hours.

Mounting a Flying Mallard
with Kent Reedy
World Champion and Master of Masters winner Kent Reedy reveals his techniques for mounting flying waterfowl. As he demonstrates skinning, fleshing, assembly, wiring and posing, he sheds light on this difficult project. 1997. 2 hours.

Competition Waterfowl Mounting
with Ed Thompson
Ed Thompson demonstrates the techniques that helped make him a World Champion taxidermist in this informative seminar. He mounts a competition-quality mallard drake in less than an hour while sharing dozens of innovative ideas about bird taxidermy. Ed is an excellent instructor and this seminar is one of his best. 1 1/4 hours. (1 Tape.)

Mounting a Mallard Hen
with Frank Newmyer
Frank Newmyer, award-winning bird taxidermist, demonstrates the procedures for mounting a mallard hen on a rigid mannikin with an artificial head. Recorded live at the 1987 WTC's. Video quality: fair. 3 Hours. (2 Tapes.)

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