The Umkomaas Valley Hunt, South Africa - Taxidermy

This guide details the process of preparing a deer skull for a European mount, as demonstrated by Jared Mills. It covers initial meat removal, boiling, pressure washing, degreasing with dish soap, and final whitening with peroxide cream. The process emphasizes thorough cleaning and protection of antlers.

The Great American Outdoor Show, held annually in Harrisburg, PA, is a premier event for outdoor enthusiasts. It features a wide array of activities including taxidermy displays, lumberjack competitions, archery events, and dock dog competitions. The show also includes NRA Country concert nights with notable performers.

This video provides essential post-hunt advice for preserving game animals, focusing on taxidermy preparation. Key takeaways include understanding the impact of temperature and location on game handling, proper skinning and cleaning techniques to prevent decay and slippage, leaving adequate hide length for taxidermist flexibility, and the critical importance of cooling the animal immediately after harvest. The speaker, with extensive experience in taxidermy, emphasizes these steps to ensure trophy quality.

This video details the crucial process of importing hunting trophies, emphasizing the importance of pre-planning and specialized services like Safari Specialty Importers. It highlights the complexities of customs, paperwork, and logistics, offering practical advice to hunters to avoid costly mistakes and ensure their hard-earned trophies reach home safely. The discussion covers options like dip-and-pack versus full taxidermy, the benefits of using a bonded warehouse, and the legal ramifications of improper documentation.

This video from RECOILtv features Bryan Wilson of Frio County Hunts demonstrating a cost-effective DIY method for creating a Euro mount, a popular way to display game trophies. The tutorial aims to help viewers save money while achieving a pristine look for their hunting achievements. The description also promotes the RECOILtv app, available on various platforms like the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku TV.

This Gun Talk Hunt video features taxidermist Josh Brockhoeft and KJ Jarnagin discussing essential gear and techniques for field dressing game after a successful hunt. The episode also touches on DIY methods for accessing new hunting grounds. The video is sponsored by Springfield Armory and Timney Triggers, with a link provided for KJ's favorite hunting products.

This guide details the technique for firing the Micro Uzi in full-auto, as demonstrated by Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden on RECOILtv. It emphasizes proper grip, stock usage, and recoil management due to the firearm's high cyclic rate (1250 RPM). The instruction highlights the effectiveness of the compensator ports in controlling muzzle rise during intense firing sequences.

This video provides an expert-level look inside a real Ukrainian arms room in 2024, showcasing a diverse array of weaponry from Soviet-era relics to modern Western platforms. Host Iain Harrison, RECOIL's editor, details the logistical shift towards NATO standards and highlights specific weapon systems in use by Ukrainian forces in Eastern Ukraine. The entry emphasizes the practical application and integration of various firearms and munitions in a high-intensity conflict zone.

This entry details the extensive career of Billy Waugh, a legendary figure in US special operations and intelligence. It covers his early life, military service in Korea and Vietnam with Special Forces and SOG, pioneering HALO jump techniques, and advanced intelligence gathering operations in Africa. Waugh's expertise in clandestine surveillance, tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden, and utilizing night operations in challenging environments is highlighted.

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the PKM machine gun, as demonstrated by Iain Harrison of RECOILtv. It covers disassembly steps including barrel and bolt carrier group removal, as well as loading and unloading procedures. Harrison, an expert with high authority, highlights the PKM's Soviet construction and unique feeding mechanism compared to Western designs.