MeatEater Sheds S01 E06 Nov 20, 2025
John Hayes
On this episode, we head to northwest Montana to tour the home and studio of wildlife artist and owner of Hayes Taxidermy, John Hayes. John shares an in-depth look into how and where the magic of his craft happens. Presented by Stor Mor
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More bear come into the taxidermist screwed up than not. The skinning cuts are made in the wrong places, the hides are full of holes, or the faces are ruined.
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