PREPARING AND MOUNTING A COYOTE
This method may be applied to specimens from the size of a red fox or a
bobcat up to a timber wolf. Remove the skin and prepare it in same way
as that of a small mammal for mounting. When the carcass is bared in
skinning, measure the girth of the neck at middle and at base; of the
chest just behind the forelegs; the abdomen at its middle; the upper-arm
at middle; the forearm just below elbow; the thigh at middle; the shank
just below swell of thigh muscles back of knee, and the tail near its
base. (See Fig. 40 for measurements.)
Lay the carcass upon a large piece of wrapping paper and take an outline
of it complete, both before and after skinning.
Use same incisions and remove skin identically as in small specimen.
Upon the outline sketch of peeled complete carcass set down the girth
measurements in their proper places as taken with the tape. As in
smaller specimens, these outline sketches will be found of great value
as an aid to preserving natural lines in mounting.
[Illustration: Fig. 40.]
Wire the leg bones same as in a small mammal, using soft iron rod of
sufficient size to support the specimen firmly. In our coyote a
quarter-inch rod will be required. In a bobcat a three-sixteenths-inch
rod will be large enough to support sturdily.
Bend the leg rods to fit the joints in position desired. Cut the rods of
a length so that six or eight inches will protrude from the feet and
eight or ten inches will remain free above to anchor to the body core.
Bind the rods to the leg-bones with strong, light cord, doing the
firmest wrapping near the joints.
Working over the body outline, cut a one-inch-thick board core that will
set well within the outline. (See Fig. 41.)
[Illustration: Fig. 41.]
Cut a neck-rod of same size as for legs, having it twice as long as neck
and head. Near one end of the neck-rod bend a jog to hold well when set
with plaster of paris and chopped fiber into the brain cavity of the
cleaned skull.
Wrap the leg muscles upon the bones same as in a small specimen, except
pull the excelsior rather smooth for the purpose instead of rolling it
in the palms. Make the Achilles tendon in same way and leave back of
thigh off to be stuffed.
When the plaster to hold neck-rod in head is set, anchor the skull by
the rod to the core-board in proper relation to the body. To do this,
run the rod through a hole drilled through the board, clinch rod down
forward and back with a hammer on anvil or vise, and fasten with
staples, or drill a small hole through core-board each side of rod and
tie the rod down with a strong loop of wire twisted down with the
pliers.
Wrap the skull muscles on with excelsior rolled in palms of hands. Wrap
a tail of pulled excelsior laid straight along a wire much smaller than
is used in legs.
[Illustration: Fig. 42.]
Drill the center-board for legs and tail as shown in Fig. 42, which
shows general assembling details. When the legs, head, and tail are
finished, push the head and body-core into place in the skin, shove in
the legs and tail, and wire the legs and tail fast in the center-board
same as head was fastened.
The remainder of the mounting is accomplished in exactly the same way as
the filling and finishing of a small mammal specimen, _i. e._, by
stuffing the neck, body, and back of thighs and finishing the face and
feet with a batch of papier-mache compo. No. 2. If the mouth is to be
open, follow directions given for finishing an entire rug-head.
[Illustration: Fig. 43.]
To hold in the hollow of the flanks, cut several short, strong pieces of
wire, sharpen them to cutting points, push them through the skin along
line of hollow in front of hip, drive them firmly into the core-board,
and then, with cutting pliers clinch their ends down to hold the skin in
and cut off surplus wire, picking the fur out well to cover them. (See
Fig. 43.)
[Illustration: Fig. 44.]
To support the compo.-filled ears until set and dry, drive a sharpened
wire into the head, through hollow of ear. Point the wire in direction
ear is to lay or stand and between ear and wire lay a loose, flat wad of
cotton or tow. With a furrier's needle and thread take a narrow loop
through center of ear near tip and tie lightly around wire to hold
until dry. When dry remove the thread with scissors and the wires by a
slight twist with pliers.
Mammals of the sizes named may be mounted so skillfully by this method
that they cannot be told from mannikin specimens.
Specimens of this size need not be entirely mounted at one sitting.
Prepare the skin, wire and wrap the legs and head, and make the
center-board in one day, assemble the specimen and place the body
filling the next day, and make the feet, mount the specimen, and finish
the head the third day.
A little carbolic acid in the arsenic-water will help keep the skin from
slipping the hair. Also keep unfinished parts wrapped in damp cloths
wrung from carbolic acid water.
[Illustration: THE END]
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[Transcriber's Note: The following corrections have been made to the text.
Page 10: "uphosterer's" to "upholsterer's"--"one upholsterer's regulator".
Page 12: "speical" to "special"--"your special tools".
Page 21: "betwen" to "between"--"rump between two".
Page 32: "rightangle" to "right angle"--"short right angle bend".
Page 37: "eyesockets" to "eye sockets"--"cotton of the eye sockets".
Page 99: "transportaion" to "transportation"--"for transportation and".
Page 100: "thoroughy" to "thoroughly"--"cool thoroughly before".]
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14. PROFITABLE BREEDS OF POULTRY, by Arthur S. Wheeler. Mr. Wheeler
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wooden clubs, the choice of clubs, the art of approaching, and kindred
subjects.
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30. PRACTICAL DOG BREEDING, by Williams Haynes. This is a companion
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undesirable qualities, the value of prepotency in building up a desired
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terriers. His new book is somewhat more ambitious in that it carries him
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dogs, the care of dogs in kennels, handling in bench shows and field
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feeding, exercise and grooming, disease, etc.
32. THE VEGETABLE GARDEN, by R. L. Watts. This book is designed for the
small grower with a limited plot of ground. The reader is told what
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and the returns that may be expected.
33. AMATEUR RODMAKING, by Perry D. Frazer. Illustrated. A practical
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abroad.
35. PIGEON RAISING, by Alice MacLeod. This is a book for both fancier
and market breeder. Full descriptions are given of the construction of
houses, the care of the birds, preparation for market, and shipment, of
the various breeds with their markings and characteristics.
36. FISHING TACKLE, by Perry D. Frazer. Illustrated. It tells all the
fisherman needs to know about making and overhauling his tackle during
the closed season and gives full instructions for tournament casting and
fly-casting.
37. AUTOMOBILE OPERATION, by A. L. Brennan, Jr. Illustrated. Tells the
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38. THE FOX HOUND, by Roger D. Williams. Author of "Horse and Hound."
Illustrated. The author is the foremost authority on fox hunting and
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is the final source of information on all disputed points relating to
this breed. His book discusses types, methods of training, kenneling,
diseases and all the other practical points relating to the use and care
of the hound, etc.
39. SALT WATER GAME FISHING, by Charles F. Holder. Mr. Holder covers the
whole field of his subject devoting a chapter each to such fish as the
tuna, the tarpon, amberjack, the sail fish, the yellow-tail, the king
fish, the barracuda, the sea bass and the small game fishes of Florida,
Porto Rico, the Pacific Coast, Hawaii, and the Philippines. The habits
and habitats of the fish are described, together with the methods and
tackle for taking them. Illustrated.
40. WINTER CAMPING, by Warwick S. Carpenter. A book that meets the
increasing interest in outdoor life in the cold weather. Mr. Carpenter
discusses such subjects as shelter equipment, clothing, food,
snowshoeing, skiing, and winter hunting, wild life in winter woods, care
of frost bite, etc. Illustrated.
41. *WOODCRAFT FOR WOMEN, by Mrs. Kathrene Gedney Pinkerton. The author
has spent several years in the Canadian woods and is thoroughly familiar
with the subject from both the masculine and feminine point of view. She
gives sound tips on clothing, camping outfit, food supplies, and
methods, by which the woman may adjust herself to the outdoor
environment.
42. *SMALL BOAT BUILDING, by H. W. Patterson. Illustrated with diagrams
and plans. A working manual for the man who wants to be his own designer
and builder. Detail descriptions and drawings are given showing the
various stages in the building, and chapters are included on proper
materials and details.
43. READING THE WEATHER, by T. Morris Longstreth. The author gives in
detail the various recognized signs for different kinds of weather based
primarily on the material worked out by the Government Weather Bureau,
gives rules by which the character and duration of storms may be
estimated, and gives instructions for sensible use of the barometer. He
also gives useful information as to various weather averages for
different parts of the country, at different times of the year, and
furnishes sound advice for the camper, sportsman, and others who wish to
know what they may expect in the weather line.
44. BOXING, by D. C. Hutchison. Practical instruction for men who wish
to learn the first steps in the manly art. Mr. Hutchison writes from
long personal experience as an amateur boxer and as a trainer of other
amateurs. His instructions are accompanied with full diagrams showing
the approved blows and guards. He also gives full directions for
training for condition without danger of going stale from overtraining.
It is essentially a book for the amateur.
45. TENNIS TACTICS, by Raymond D. Little. Out of his store of experience
as a successful tennis player, Mr. Little has written this practical
guide for those who wish to know how real tennis is played. He tells the
reader when and how to take the net, discusses the relative merits of
the back-court and volleying game and how their proper balance may be
achieved; analyzes and appraises the twist service, shows the
fundamental necessities of successful doubles play.
46. HOW TO PLAY TENNIS, by James Burns. This book gives simple, direct
instruction from the professional standpoint on the fundamentals of the
game. It tells the reader how to hold his racket, how to swing it for
the various strokes, how to stand and how to cover the court. These
points are illustrated with photographs and diagrams. The author also
illustrates the course of the ball in the progress of play and points
out the positions of greatest safety and greatest danger.
47. TAXIDERMY, by Leon L. Pray. Illustrated with diagrams. Being a
practical taxidermist, the author at once goes into the question of
selection of tools and materials for the various stages of skinning,
stuffing and mounting. The subjects whose handling is described are, for
the most part, the every-day ones, such as ordinary birds, small
mammals, etc., although adequate instructions are included for mounting
big game specimens, as well as the preliminary care of skins in hot
climates. Full diagrams accompany the text.
48. THE CANOE--ITS SELECTION, CARE AND USE, by Robert E. Pinkerton.
Illustrated with photographs. With proper use the canoe is one of the
safest crafts that floats. Mr. Pinkerton tells how that state of safety
may be obtained. He gives full instructions for the selection of the
right canoe for each particular purpose or set of conditions. Then he
tells how it should be used in order to secure the maximum of safety,
comfort and usefulness. His own lesson was learned among the Indians of
Canada, where paddling is a high art, and the use of the canoe almost as
much a matter of course as the wearing of moccasins.
49. HORSE PACKING, by Charles J. Post. Illustrated with diagrams. This
is a complete description of the hitches, knots, and apparatus used in
making and carrying loads of various kinds on horseback. Its basis is
the methods followed in the West and in the American Army. The diagrams
are full and detailed, giving the various hitches and knots at each of
the important stages so that even the novice can follow and use them. It
is the only book ever published on this subject of which this could be
said. Full description is given of the ideal pack animal, as well as a
catalogue of the diseases and injuries to which such animals are
subject.
50. *LEARNING TO SWIM, by L. de B. Handley. Illustrated. Constructed
especially for the beginner who has no knowledge of the first steps.
Explains the formation of the strokes, how to acquire confidence in the
water and gives full details as to the various methods, including those
used by experts and racing swimmers.
51. *SMALL BOAT NAVIGATION, by Lieut. Com. F. W. Sterling, U. S. N.
Retired. Illustrated with diagrams. A complete description of the
instruments and methods necessary in navigating small boats in pilot
waters, on soundings, and off shore. Describes the taking of sights for
position, the running of courses, taking soundings, using the chart,
plotting compass courses, etc. Several chapters are given over to the
seamanship side of navigation, explaining the handling of small boats
under various conditions.
52. *TOURING AFOOT, by Dr. C. P. Fordyce. Illustrated. This book is
designed to meet the growing interest in walking trips and covers the
whole field of outfit and method for trips of varying length. Various
standard camping devices are described and outfits are prescribed for
all conditions. It is based on the assumption that the reader will want
to carry on his own back everything that he requires for the trip.
53. THE MARINE MOTOR, by Lieut. Com. F. W. Sterling, U. S. N. (Ret.).
Illustrated with diagrams. This book is the product of a wide experience
on the engineering staff of the United States Navy. It gives careful
descriptions of the various parts of the marine motor, their relation to
the whole and their method of operation; it also describes the commoner
troubles and suggests remedies. The principal types of engines are
described in detail with diagrams. The object is primarily to give the
novice a good working knowledge of his engine, its operation and care.
54. *THE BEGINNER'S BEE BOOK, by Frank C. Pellett. Illustrated. This
book is designed primarily for the small scale bee farmer. It discusses
the different varieties of bees and their adaptability to different
conditions, the construction of hives, care and feeding at various times
of the year, handling of bees, and the types of locations and feed most
suitable for bee culture.
55. *THE POINTER, by Williams Haynes. Contains chapters on the history
and development of the breed, selection of dog, breeding, kenneling, and
training. Also contains information on common sense remedies for
ordinary diseases.
56. *THE SETTER, by Williams Haynes. The author takes up the origin and
history of the breed, its development, breeding, kenneling, and
training. He also discusses the various diseases to which they are
subject and treatment therefor.
57. *PRACTICAL BAIT CASTING, by Larry St. John. Illustrated. This book
deals with tackle and methods used in catching black bass. It is based
upon a wide and varied experience in the middle West, where more bass
fishing is done than in any other part of the country.
ALL OUTDOORS. A monthly magazine of the outdoors that is made for
outdoor men and women. Short, meaty, to-the-point articles tell the
"how" of living and playing in the open--whether hunting, fishing,
canoeing, camping, ice boating, skiing, swimming, shooting at the traps,
or any other outdoor sport. The adventure stories and fiction are the
kind that anyone with red blood likes to read. In addition to the great
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makes the magazine worth its price--pictures. The best of outdoor
pictures are used to illustrate it. And each picture has a long caption
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