Mears Whitetail Forms

Ben Mears started learning taxidermy at age 12 and never stopped improving. In 1989, at 30 years old with nearly two decades of hands-on experience, he committed to designing the absolute best whitetail forms available to taxidermists. What started as observation and refinement has become the standard across the industry.

The craft matters. Ben didn't just sculpt forms—he studied live whitetails obsessively. The Mears family raised a whitetail named Prince for 15 years, and Ben photographed and analyzed every movement, every muscle detail. That kind of research translates into forms that look alive.

Mears Whitetail Forms manufactures over 200 different poses and sizes:

• •Full Sneak mounts for aggressive positioning
• •Semi-Sneak varieties (standard, straight, offset)
• •Semi-Upright Offset for alert positioning
• •Uprights for display mounts
• •Wall Pedestals for shoulder mounts
• •Northern Series Semi Sneaks designed for larger northern whitetails
• •Offset Super Sneak for dynamic poses

Each form accounts for regional differences—southern whitetails have different proportions than northern stock. Eye sizes, measurements (A, B, & C dimensions), and head replacements come in multiple configurations to match what taxidermists need.

Adhesives & Materials: - PRO-1 Premium Hide Paste (1 or 5 gallon) — described as "the most effective glue in the history of taxidermy" - KLEI™ Extreme Hide Paste (10 lb bag, $80) — water-based, VOC-free, works on all commercial tanning methods - KLEI™ Epoxy Putty 1lb Kit ($35) — 25-45 minute working time, cures in about an hour - Form Prep Roller ($25)

Eyes & Ear Components: - 32mm Payer Eyes, Pre-Rotated ($16.10/pair) - 32mm Unbanded Eyes ($12.20/pair) - 32mm DC Prime Eyes with defined cornea and veins ($22.85/pair) - Ultimate Ear Liners by sculptor Cary Cochran ($7.25/pair) - Champions Choice Ear Liners ($8.25/pair) - Champions Choice Replacement Noses ($19.99)

Tools & Equipment: - 6 inch Fine Riffler Rasp ($30) - 8 inch Medium Riffler Rasp ($32) - Tungsten Sharpening Tool ($20) - Swivel Hangers ($25) — works with wall pedestals or any form - Mears Hangers ($1.00) - Euro Hangers ($4.00)

• •Instructional DVDs ($50 each):
• •Mounting & Finishing
• •Caping, Fleshing, & Tanning
• •Old School Fleshing with Charles Palmer

Specialty Products: - Grow Masters Deer Mineral ($25, 2-gallon bucket) — attractant with vitamins, minerals, and natural dewormer. Available in Red Apple and Persimmon flavors. Use year-round to boost antler growth and coat quality.

Branded Apparel: - T-shirts ($25) and Hoodies ($60) in Mossy Oak Original Bottomland, Greenleaf, and Original Treestand patterns - Available in solid colors as well - Sizes S-3X

Cole Mears earned the 2025 National Championship (two-time champion). Multiple competition mounts showcase Mears forms mounted on various models.

Taxidermists across the country use these forms for high-level competition work, which means real-world validation at the highest level of the craft.

• •Phone: 662-282-4594 (Monday-Friday)
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Mail: 223 Lake Road, Mantachie, MS 38855
• •Downloadable order form available on website
• •Payment: All card types accepted

• •30 days from shipping date for exchange or full refund
• •Forms must be in new condition, unaltered
• •Call in advance before shipping returns
• •Damaged returns affect credit amount

Most form manufacturers are distant suppliers. Ben Mears is available to answer questions, make suggestions, and offer insight from 40+ years in the field. This is a family-owned operation where the person who designed the forms is still here to explain them. That matters when you're investing in quality equipment for your taxidermy business.

The forms are the foundation. Everything else—the hide paste, the eyes, the hangers—works because the underlying form is anatomically correct and shaped to make your job easier.