NEW CASTLE, Va. (WFXR) -- Lee Looney practices an artform that dates back thousands of years. Looney is a taxidermist, keeping alive a craft that fewer and fewer people are taking part in these days. The number of taxidermists is falling, but Looney says he continues to do wildlife, hunting, and fishing mounts because he loves nature, and because he wants to preserve the craft for future generations.

"I believe it's becoming a lost art," said Looney as he stitched a deer head mount in his workshop in Craig County, Virginia.

Looney, a pastor in New Castle, is last remaining licensed taxidermist in Craig County. He is the owner and operator of Looney's Taxidermy. He creates deer, bear, and fish mounts from animals harvested by hunters. Deer season is a busy time for him.

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