Which Dermestid Beetles Are the Right Ones to Purchase?

Which Dermestid Beetles Are the Right Ones to Purchase?

Take care of your beetle colony, and they will eat meat down to the bone. It sounds simple, but the truth is, some beetles are better than others. When it comes to taxidermy, dermestid beetles are the preferred choice, but did you know there are different types?...
Skull Cleaning 101: Is a Skull Mount Right for Me?

Skull Cleaning 101: Is a Skull Mount Right for Me?

Most hunters have prized trophies they want to give the full taxidermy treatment and preserve. For other game, skull cleaning and creating a skull mount provides another option for creating a stunning mount. The process to create a skull mount is not that difficult...
Everything You Want to Know About Cleaning a Bear Skull

Everything You Want to Know About Cleaning a Bear Skull

You have your bear hunt schedule and are looking forward to bagging your prize bear or at least a very large one. After your bear hunt and bagging your game, you will definitely want to keep the black bear skull, Kodiak bear skull, or another bear skull as a trophy to...
Small Mammal Skull Cleaning 101

Small Mammal Skull Cleaning 101

You’ve caught a furbearer trophy, but now comes the hard part. A thorough skull cleaning is needed to properly display it. Providing one of the most effective ways to deflesh a specimen, a dermestid beetle colony can give you the results you need. Here is a look into...