05/29/2018
This is a short video sketching the basic mounting of a Woodchuck (ground hog). The procedure started in my shop, then moved to my 4th/5th grade classroom as a demonstration for my kids. I completed the mount in my shop and it is now on display in the classroom. Every year I encourage my kids to take up a hobby just for their own fun and enjoyment. For obvious reasons, I have excluded the footage that showed my students faces, but I think you can get a fair glimps of the process. This ground hog was sent to me from my uncle Dale in Michigan. Dale inspired me in my pursuit of hunting and taxidermy. It was his storys that drew my interest and the details of his adventures that keep me invested in what I do today. I am all about "Outdoors", and love to pass my passion for nature on to others in hopes that I might inspire them to move beyond the television and other technological distractions. God has called us all to greater things, and it starts with a close connection to our creator and His creation.
Dedicated to my Uncle Dale - Happy Birthday
