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| Subject | Date Asked |
| taxidermy | 12/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a stuffed baby hippo that I purchased many years ago at a flea market. It is real, not ... A: I don't know what you mean by its real , not leather. If you tan a hide for a hippo the hide turns ... | |
| how old is my gun | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: how old is my stevens model 311 series H shotgun serial number B155700 A: I have no idea, here is all I found, even called Stevens and this is what they sent me, Sorry... J. ... | |
| Taxidermy | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering how much it should cost to hae a Chipmunk mounted? A: It differs between different taxidermy, for no one charges the same. I am guessing if you could find ... | |
| hunting | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: i have browning fusion evolve,whene i am hunting one cartouches go up in berll and the another felt ... A: Are you loading it right?> Load one shell and then send it to the chamber. PUT SAFTY ON then load ... | |
| Elk Hunting in Colorado | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: My brother, father and I are trying to plan a hunting trip to hunt Elk in Colorado for the first ... A: Sure I will. I told you I would and I am a man of my word. My personal email is ... | |
| Preservation?? | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I am new to trapping, and am wanting to learn the basics. Such as where are the proper cuts to make ... A: You start with a straight line and cut from each paw to the center of the animal and then bring the ... | |
| zebra skin | 5/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a zebra skin which is hanging on a wall in my apartment in NYC. It seems to becoming a bit ... A: I'm not sure what you mean when you say ( DRY ) When this hide was tanned, and i guess it is, it ... | |
| coyote hunting in West Virginia | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Where would be the best place to set up a call on my friends farm, while coyote hunting? Woods or ... A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you, a busy time of year and i take them in order. I have much ... | |
| Bird taxidermy | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: Chris Earlier this morning I found a dead songbird lying in the snow completely frozen and i wanted ... A: First of all if you are not a taxidermy or never had any experience, this is the toughest job in ... | |
| Weight | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My question is my dad carrys a 30/06 remington for hunting. and he says its pretty heavy for him now ... A: Yes my friend they are light weight guns out there, but it depends on a couple things that you ... | |
| Question regarding Caliber | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: My name is John and I am a Colorado native. I am also in the Army and I am currently deployed to ... A: First of all THANK YOU and all your friends who is fighting this war, I pray for you men every day. ... | |
| raccoon pelt | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My 12 yr old son shot his first raccoon and wants to keep the pelt. Since this was two days ago, it ... A: LOL, yes they are lots and lots of imformation out there, glad I can hopefully be of some help. As ... | |
| Buying a new bow | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I am 16 years old and i have been whitetail deer hunting in maryland for a couple years now with an ... A: the best bow for the buck is the F-2 Maxis, and its under $200.00 . Now for the $350.00 range ... | |
| Animals for Taxidermy | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Stockton, I'm not a hunter, but am interested in taxidermy. If I'm not hunting down the game ... A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you, I have been on hunting trips. Now as far as you wanting ... | |
| white tail deer | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: i live in a town called silsbee in the pineywoods section of texas. My question to you is , as a ... A: Unfortunitly hunting with a full moon is NOT on your side. But if you will check the area your ... | |
| hair removal tanned hide | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a tanned elk hide(20 years old) with hair on it. I wish to remove the hair and make a gun ... A: Well it can be done but only with a razor, you will need to shave it, if you wet this hide ... | |
| bowhunting | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: If deers are comingout of feilds to a cut over and then woods wheres the best spot to set a stand A: So sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you, it is hay season and being in the fields so ... | |
| A question about taxidermy | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: Greetings! I just purchased some mounts from a yard-sale. One is a massive buck, the other is a ... A: pretty name, (my wife is named Amanda as well)... Ok, lets start from the top...Congrad.'s on ... | |
| Hey! | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: Hey Today i shot a chip munk, and i decided to taxidermy it. So i skinned it and i used salt to dry ... A: The cheapest way to tan a hide for mounting s buy some dry tanning powder. Borax is good for fish or ... | |
| Dens | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: i live in Roy W.A. and have been hunting coyotes out in the woods and some feilds, i can find there ... A: Coyotes den just like foxes or bobcats do, look for holes big enough for them to get in, and make ... | |
| Skin now, mount later? | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I am getting ready to taxidermy a few small birds. I want to skin them now and mount them in a few ... A: The best way is to freeze them and mail them to your destination, If you skin them they need to be ... | |
| tanning pelts | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Is there any way i can tan a pelt at home and it come out soft witjout buying a solution. A: sorry to have to answer your question with a NO, but they are not anyway without solution, and even ... | |
| taxidermy | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: what do i have to do to get the feet off, for a mount? also could you tell me where i can send my ... A: what you need to do iis make just enough sission at the back of the foot to pull it through, now ... | |
| taxidermy | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: what do i have to do to get the feet off, for a mount? also could you tell me where i can send my ... A: you need to skin the feet down to the last joint before the toe nail. This is where paitents and ... | |
| help coyote calls? | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: on the blow in coyote calls is it easy because i ws reading the reviews and they said it was hard to ... A: I always try to answer all questions, this one has me puzzled. I 'm sorry for that, I have and still ... | |
| taxidermy | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: i am really wanting to get into taxidermy i have tried to do little things to get started like skull ... A: Cory, thank you for the good rating and response. To answer your question, it is totally ok to send ... | |
| taxidermy | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: i am really wanting to get into taxidermy i have tried to do little things to get started like skull ... A: About tanning, not to be rude or nasty,(thats not me ) but just to be honest, you are getting the ... | |
| gun choice | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: i have just bought a 270 WSM T3. i am shooting a 150 grain bullet. what do u think my max distance ... A: PS>>> Josh , you gave me a bad score and you do have that right, BUT if you didn't want the truth, ... | |
| Where to find places to hunt | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I have been hunting for most my life. I now have kids and would like them to start hunting. My ... A: https://www.jesseshunting.com/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t57731.html ... | |
| Taxidermy | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I saw a video on how to taxidermy a squirrel and in stead of the powder to presurve it can i use ... A: Alex. Just using plain salt is not going to tan the squirrel hide. Salt just gives it a perserve and ... | |
| High powered rifle hunting | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find out if there is a state close to Indiana that I can hunt with my m-91/30. It ... A: Zach, Spending my time in mostly Colorado and North Carolina, I know for a fact you can use the gun ... | |
| long range elk calibers | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently viewed a film of an elk being killed at 834 yards. I'm a hunter but not familiar w/ this ... A: Hope all is well and your hunting season is going good too. To answer your question, 830 yards, umm, ... | |
| hunting | 8/30/2008 |
| Q: I have always loved hunting but quite a few years ago i got in trouble with the law. So my question ... A: sorry to here about your bad luck, About the laws in your town or should i say state may be ... | |
| Pelts | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: how can i pelt a squirrel i herd if you salt it that will work but how??????? A: You can use salt, it will make it very hard though, just really dries it out, to get a real pliable ... | |
| wichita mountain elk hunt | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: Chris, I was drawn for a cow elk hunt in Oklahoma (Wichita Mtn NWR). Only hunted elk once before. ... A: A very loaded question, LOL.... Never been hunting in oka. but always use your best friend,(a cow ... | |
| Hunting trip | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm not sure if your the one to ask but your profile looked the most promising for these questions. ... A: Joe and let me say right off the bat, GOOD LUCK on your hunt. This is a simple question to answer ... | |
| preserving squirrel tails | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: so today i shot some squirrels with my dad, and i want to keep the tails. I want to know how to ... A: As being a taxidermist for many years, mounting squirrel has always been a favorite. After you kill ... | |
| hunting | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: is a 25-06 a good round for elk and muledeer if so what grain should i use i will be going to denver ... A: The use of a 25-06 is a great muledeer rifle. I have one myself, i love this round. The real ... | |
| Deer Vocalazation | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: For many years now I have hunted Whitetail Deer in Alabama, yet the only vocalizations that I Have ... A: This is a catch 22 question. I to can say I haven't heard all sounds in the wild, but have heard ... | |
| Elk hunting w/bow | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I'm an avid bow hunter for whitetail deer and i am very interested in hunting an elk with the bow. I ... A: Elk hunting with a bow is a joy, if you like up close and personal experience with a large majestic ... | |
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chris stockton
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I was a taxidermist for 18 years, taught classes for 5 years, I'm been a elk hunter for 20 years and have some great experiences with elk, and muledeer alike.
Experience
I have had very good success in my elk hunting and mule deer hunting over the past twenty years out west, I have been a successful taxidermist for 18, if I can help in this field, I'm more than willing
Organizations
n/a ex- wild turkey foundation---chapter went belly up
Publications
n/a
Education/Credentials
college graduate, and many plaques through taxidermy awards
Awards and Honors
many in taxidermy
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