Young taxidermist Carrell Bennett builds wax forms in Ottawa area shop
At 22, Carrell Bennett runs a taxidermy business in the Country Antiques building near Ottawa. He learned the craft via home study at 14 or 18, ships skins to a tannery after salting and drying, and mounts over molded forms after final prep. He notes hunters should discuss trophy plans before departure for game.
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Re-Creator Bennett Preserves Wildlife for Mounts and History
The article profiles Bennett, a wildlife preserver and mount maker, who advises on proper field butchery and aging. He stresses freezing carcasses for best results, especially deer and small game, and explains careful gutting for fish and game. His shop shelves display antlers, fur rugs, and a moose head decades old, highlighting a lifelong craft.
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