My Biggest Buck is BACK TO LIFE | The Art of Taxidermy

My Biggest Buck is BACK TO LIFE | The Art of Taxidermy
I had the opportunity to watch my taxidermist bring my biggest buck back to life. It was fascinating to see the detail and hear Brian talk about what is important in a high quality mount.
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[@Simplekindofman]

This is one of the better taxidermy videos I’ve ever watched. This guy showed more of the detailed aspects that other taxidermists haven’t shown in their videos. Thanks for sharing the process, and a beautiful mount!

[@jaredmills]

Thanks for watching! I thought it was really cool too to see and hear about all the little details.

[@user-us4dm6qp2i]

as an 18th century firearm maker and fruniture builder There is nothing I love to watch more than folks who live by the ideal that right is right and wrong is unacceptable. talented professional enjoyed watching him create. do you ever consider repairing broken points on antlers even if they are not to be scored. I repair antlers and enjoy returning them to pre broken shape for those who desire it. some like racks just the way they are. thanks for view into your taxidermists art.

[@jaredmills]

You nailed it, couldn't agree more. I've repaired a couple of shed antlers in the past (at a relatively low quality level), but haven't done any on mounts yet. I'm not against having them repaired, I can see why guys like to do it, I just haven't done it on any deer yet. Thanks for watching!

[@Tam0de]

A master at his work. It's true when he stated that every single part of the deer, every single strand of hair, is there for a reason & therefore has its own place. After all, evolution don't do random things. His attention to detail is impeccable.

[@deancoffey5703]

I was a taxidermist for 28 years that specialized in whitetailed deer and all species of fresh water fish. Prior to skinning out the head I took four measurements. Left anter bur to the back corner of the eye, right antler bur to the back corner of the eye, left main beam tip to the out side corner of the left nostril, and the right antler main beam tip to the outside corner of the right nostril. This alowed for the antlers to be set on the form almost exactly as the were on the live deer. Ive been retired from taxidermy since 2007. I miss it! I have a few of my own that I'd like to do sometime... Great video Jared, and big thank you to Brian also for taking us along through the process! Its an art!

[@jaredmills]

That's a great idea too on the measurements. Thanks for taking the time to watch, glad you liked it. Maybe you can find some time to get back into it, at least for a few!

[@deancoffey5703]

​@@jaredmillsI need to at least get back into taxidermy for my own critters. I started very young, around 13 years old so right out of highschool I had already had a clientele base that grew quickly. I still have some of those folks reach out to me on a regular basis to see if I've reopened my shop. It's definitely in my thoughts for sure!

[@HuntZoneAmerica]

Excellent video! The attention to detail is phenomenal. The art of taxidermy at it's finest by far. Thank you for taking the time to document your trophy's journey and congrats on a super nice buck of a lifetime.

[@stevebostic9812]

Your friend was indeed a professional..Beautiful work, beautiful buck!

[@jaredmills]

He's super talented for sure!

[@shawn951951]

WOW, that's some attention to detail. Beautiful!!

[@jaredmills]

For sure! Thanks for watching

[@munneysreviews]

My best friend is a taxidermist and its awesome to just be able to understand what goes into them.

[@jaredmills]

For sure!

[@Johnbobon]

The coloration of that beast's cape is brilliant. What a specimen!

[@jaredmills]

Absolutely!

[@dannyjacobs2280]

Nice work, and that's why taxidermy costs. You get what you pay for! It amazes me when I hear a hunter spend years and thousands of dollars to finally kill a nice buck, only to find the cheapest taxidermist they can find! 30 years ago, I had the urge to learn from the best taxidermist in my part of the state, only to realize that I don't have the patience or talent! Much respect, and I hope this video will help others to have a better understanding.

[@yeahno1413]

Absolutely beautiful work by your guy. I look at some of the mounts that I've had done and they don't share the detail that I see in yours. It truly does make a huge difference. Again, beautiful work and job well done.

[@user-rw4qd7ev8x]

Nothing better than getting a mount back better than expected

[@jaredmills]

I've come to expect the quality level from Brian that I get with each one, but it doesn't take away from that feeling of getting them back!

[@tommymadden9746]

I have patience. But what it takes to do this kind of work. Is on a whole new level. Beautiful job

[@jaredmills]

That is for sure. And to do it over and over again on so many mounts is impressive. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffbergsbaken9637]

Great episode Jared! I learned much as to what is involved in producing a great mount; Thanks !

[@jaredmills]

You and me both! Thanks for watching

[@ZackariahBreckenridge]

Wow this guy knows his stuff.

[@HicksNSticks]

Wow! This guy is good! One of the best I've seen, he treats every mount like it's going to be his. Great video Jared!

[@jaredmills]

I would agree with that, he certainly doesn't cut any corners. Thanks for watching!

[@TTT-du6oj]

Awesome,Thanks for sharing,i couldn’t imagine what all really went into this,i learned so much👍

[@AndrewJackson33]

Such a cool video Jared. The attention to detail and quality that Brian has is second to none. Thanks for showing us the behind the scenes work. Heck of a buck and a gorgeous mount!

[@user-dk6nm6hs4y]

I really enjoyed this video. I had Brian do a shoulder mount about 4 years ago. His attention to detail is absolutely incredible, second to none...

[@jaredmills]

That's awesome. Couldn't agree more.

[@easttnflyfreak2870]

great to see that buck come back to like good stuff !

[@joshcastle360]

Really awesome mount, and beautiful cape to boot, can’t hardly beat the massive crown either. I’ve got that same left turn pedestal form on a very similar framed typical 12 SE Ohio. Thanks for sharing!

[@jodytucker4474]

My father inlaw does it and I’ve been wanting to go watch him work. Pretty cool process on everything involved with a mount.

[@jaredmills]

I'd highly encourage it if you have the opportunity. I'd enjoy watching each one of my mounts get completed now that I've seen the process.

[@mitchellgenz1373]

Awesome video, his attention to detail is amazing.

[@jaredmills]

No doubt! Thanks for watching as always

[@johnlindsay8630]

You’re an artist I wish I could do that. I don’t even know where to begin. I’m in Ontario Canada. It’s a little different than the US you have colleges in this so now you can go to here. I think you just gotta learn off of somebody I am not 100% sure though but you do awesome work.

[@nathanebert9800]

I was intrigued the whole time. Thanks for sharing

[@jaredmills]

Thanks for watching!

[@NoNoGSP]

Blows my mind how many detailed pictures Jared has of this buck…master class all around

[@jaredmills]

Thanks for watching J No

[@platzs33]

Man this was so cool to watch! Brian explaining not only what but why he was doing things. And then adding in the great attention to detail made it so satisfying to watch at master at work.

[@curttheisen8050]

Brian the absolute best. I drive from southeast Wisconsin…completely worth it.

[@jameslohman4820]

What a great show this was it’s amazing to watch somebody that has such an understanding of the deer to showcase it in such an artistic way

[@joshhale8576]

Beautiful mount Jared! Shout out to Brian! I'll never forget watching that hunt last year...unbelievable filming, makes us feel like we are right there with you man! Keep us posted throughout the year!!! 🦃 season right around the corner!! Goodluck from NC

[@jaredmills]

Thanks Josh! It's always a fun one to look back on. Good luck to you as well!

[@joshuaingram2246]

Man, you put out another great video. Your buddy's attention to detail is great. I am a firm believer that you get what you pay for when it comes to taxidermy work.

[@bmalone0688]

Wow! Pretty incredible to see a rough breakdown of all of that. He is a great teacher and great artist.

[@jaredmills]

For sure. I was impressed at his ability to talk through it all too. He's clearly done it a thousand times!

[@markshinkle7462]

Yep, watched the whole thing. Had my attention whole time

[@Raised-Right]

Awesome work, awesome deer, awesome video. Gets me pumped waiting for my deer to come back from the taxidermist. Thanks Jared.

[@JimBowSlice]

I know that I will enjoy this, thank you for sharing. Made me think dang, what if he would of shot that buck the first day he saw him. we would of never got to see that crazy footage of the doe grunting and him jumping up out of bed and coming to the base of the tree. How epic was that!? Thanks again.

[@jaredmills]

I know! It's always crazy how things work out like that. Thanks as always Jimbo

[@gregjohnston576]

Great vid! I’m now walking around the house looking at my mounts for comparisons! Is that a McKenzie form? Love the idea of the video. Great work for sure.

[@TheCarolinacadmanOutdoors]

I've done 5 mounts so far of my own and I'm waiting on the capes for two more from this past season and will mount them also. Each one I've done has turned out a little better than the last and it's the little details most of us don't know that make all the difference. I learned a couple of things watching this great video and it leaves me wanting to see more of Brian's work! Does he have a youtube channel, are there more taxidermy videos by him? If not there should be! Thank you for sharing, and great buck also!

[@bradyanderson16]

My favorite line.. "As long as i know the horns are set correctly, thats really all i care about" he says as he meticulously carves the edge on the nictating membrane.

[@cathymatchey4222]

Alot more to taxidermy than I ever thought, glad you made this video

[@jaredmills]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@WIBLUECREW]

Awesome video and thanks for sharing. Just crazy the amount of detail that goes into good high quality work.

[@Henry-co1dp]

Great video - loved the detail and passion from your guy. Only issue....I wanted to see more close ups of the end results!!! Looked awesome! Still one of the best hunting vidoes (especially self filmed I have ever seen), congratulations again! Love watching your stuff.

[@jaredmills]

Yes, I should've added a few more shots in there of the end result. Thanks for watching as always Henry!

[@johnbowhunter7676]

What a beautiful deer and mount!👌

[@anthonykontos7931]

I’ve been hunting my whole life, and this information that this gentleman has shared and taught me more information about deer that I never knew . I killed my first deer when I was 11 with a bear youth now. Now i use a regin 6. Thanks for sharing all of this amazing work and information.

[@dougroberts3643]

Even Bob Ross would've appreciated this man's artistic ability. You, sir, are a true master craftsman

[@jaredmills]

No doubt!

[@OLDGRIZZ]

Just found your channel and subbed. Thankyou.

[@aguilbeau03]

Absolutely gorgeous work! And the attention to detail is amazing!! Thanks for the video! And hats off to Brian! Where does he work so i can maybe bring my next trophy there?!

[@jaredmills]

Thanks for watching! Brian is in SE Iowa but at the time he isn't taking any more taxidermy clients. If that changes though, I'll put something out.

[@jefflobbestael3176]

Fantastic Video Jared ! Thank you Very Much!!

[@jaredmills]

Thanks Jeff!

[@bowhunter182]

Very informative video, I learned so much from watching this. Now i have to go look at my mounts. Thank You!

[@paulshumate2904]

He is definitely a Master Taxidermist Jared.. that's a Gorgeous whitetail mount..

[@jaredmills]

For sure Paul, thanks for watching!

[@GoodTimeCatchers]

That was really fun to watch! I pick up my mount this week! Crazy timing lol!

[@chasinwildoutdoors8018]

This was a great video and really showcased a man that is passionate about his craft!

[@bradleyhudson7130]

3 min In and that cape looks really good !

[@raymondfox8550]

Went to school in Washington State,, was showed the same thing,, 💯✅🙏🦊

[@dublelung1]

Awesome taxidermy work and one of the better videos detailing it.

[@jaredmills]

Thanks for watching dublelung

[@jasonestes9105]

Great video variety Jared. Love seeing how that is done. I have had 4 or 5 different people mount my deer, and you get what you pay for as far as quality. Seeing them hanging next to each other really spotlights the bad ones. Would love to see how to care for mounts too.

[@shaneallison3370]

Definitely the good taxidermist is an artist. I sat with mine and went through the cost of everything and we figured he was only making $11 dollars per hour. So many complain about price without thinking about the taxidermist cost. Absolutely can tell the ones that care about having a realistic end product. Great episode Thanks

[@jaredmills]

You nailed it. The dollar amount can sound high, but it's clearly worth it for a quality mount. Thanks for watching!

[@cadeanglin4238]

Very cool video. I had no idea how much top tier taxidermists pay attention to detail. Now I realize all my mounts are crap. lol

[@dwainhoffman6135]

So incredibly talented. 💪🏻 Very cool.

[@jefflien2599]

Looking very nice !!!

[@jasonnester9514]

I wish we had deer that big good lawd

[@tuogear]

Turned out awesome!!

[@jaredmills]

No doubt!

[@ronmacdougall9612]

Great video,wished I was still doing it

[@unclemoe5733]

A most interesting vedio. Here in St. Louis, Taxidermy is a dying art. We only have 2 shops left that i know of. And these guys are old and looking for replacement talents. Their are plenty of hacks around tho. Unfortunately, i trusted 2 of them and got what i paid for. JUNK The most quality guys will tell you that they do as many remounts as new ones. Everyone, use caution when picking your Taxidermist! And be prepared to pay dearly for quality.

[@kevinfowler6065]

Wow, this was really interesting. Thank you

[@jaredmills]

I thought so too, thanks for watching Kevin

[@wmxoutdoorsmn5109]

Awesome detailed work. Another great video

[@jaredmills]

Thanks man!

[@JP-pg3zp]

Good taxidermy. Looks like a captive ear tag in the pic around 19:00 minutes..

[@mattlevanowitz2325]

Amazing art work!

[@jaredmills]

No doubt!

[@geoffreyalexander4867]

pretty mount

[@jimpowers2047]

Such a handsome boy😊

[@bill-winke]

I had no idea. I saw at least 50 ways I would have screwed that up!

[@jaredmills]

You and me both. I think you should try it sometime, would make for some good entertainment seeing the final product!

[@bill-winke]

@@jaredmills I will mount your next one!

[@aaronstephens9219]

Amazing mount and videography! Jared who was the taxidermist that did your mount?

[@charlesleblanc6638]

That kind of detailed work has to make anyone realize the value of such a beautiful mount. I'm curious how much would it cost for this high end piece ? My old man use to be a taxidermist, but nothing close to this caliber. Real nice work.

[@jaredmills]

Exactly. I believe he's around $750 now for a whitetail shoulder mount.

[@charlesleblanc6638]

@@jaredmills Wow very well worth it .. Not expensive for that amount of work and that kind of quality. Thanks for the reply.

[@user-sl6ju9sx4x]

Would like to know what glue he uses for the nodules on the nose.

[@jaredmills]

It is liquitex mixed with that Yox gray color.

[@scotty6027]

Great buck! ....but what hat you wearing? I'm always looking for another hat to add to my collection 😅

[@zadd797]

What does he charge for a shoulder mount like this one?

[@OpenSeasonArtistry]

What is your blending brown?

[@ryankleiner6506]

Does anyone know what form that is? Thanks

[@chitwoodtaxidermy]

Jared what medium is he using on the nose pad nodules?

[@jaredmills]

It is liquitex mixed with that Yox gray color.

[@michaellewis7117]

Hi what tannery do you use please?

[@jaredmills]

Midwest Wet Tanning in Solon, IA

[@nickkrueger7737]

Beautiful. What form is that? Thank you!

[@jaredmills]

It is the 4753 series from Ohio Taxidermy

[@rippinlip23]

What form is he using on this deer? Thanks

[@jaredmills]

It is the 4753 series from Ohio Taxidermy

[@rippinlip23]

@@jaredmills thanks bud good looking form. Enjoy watching your content.