Waterfowl Field Care

We work with many hunters each season who harvest special birds in far away places! Bringing your special birds home to have mounted is not only possible but it very easy to do!  If you have a trip planned or are currently hunting out of state reach out to us and we can help you prepare for your trip or guide you through the process of preparing your bird to properly get it back home and to us! This will help avoid dealing with shipping a completed mount back home and the costs associated with that.

If you shoot a bird that you think you may want for taxidermy bird preparation, retrieve it by hand if that option is available. If a dog retrieval is necessary, ensure you get it from the dog as soon as possible to limit potential damage. Additionally, make sure to place the bird somewhere inaccessible to the dog for the remainder of your turkey hunting care or waterfowl care tips.

DO NOT WRING NECKS OR USE FINISHERS ON BIRDS YOU WANT MOUNTED, especially when considering taxidermy bird preparation. If you're turkey hunting with a guide or outfitter, it’s important to communicate in advance if you think you may harvest a bird that you want mounted. My preferred method, which aligns with proper turkey hunting care, is to lay the bird on its belly and use either a hand or knee to apply pressure in the center of the back to crush the lungs. This technique allows for quick and humane dispatching while ensuring the skin remains intact and avoiding damage to critical areas like the head or neck, which is also relevant for effective waterfowl care tips.

When it comes to taxidermy bird preparation, avoid throwing special birds into a pile or hanging them in totes by the neck. Instead, for turkey hunting care, hang them by the feet if you need to use a tote. Always carry birds by their feet, not by the neck. Keep them separate, protected, and in a cool, dry place to help prevent spoilage, which is essential for effective waterfowl care. Strive to keep the bird clean; while we wash and clean the birds during our process, it's always best to maintain cleanliness from the start. Additionally, if you intend to have a bird mounted, do not breast out the meat.

It's crucial to perform taxidermy bird preparation and get your bird packaged and into the freezer as soon as possible. For this process, we recommend using plastic freezer bags. One-gallon bags are suitable for smaller birds, while two-gallon bags can accommodate most ducks. If you have larger birds like geese or swan, trash bags will work just fine. Before bagging, you might consider wrapping the feet and head in a wet paper towel if you anticipate that the bird may be in the freezer for an extended period. After wrapping, fold the head under the wing and place it in the bag. Be sure to remove as much air from the bag as possible to help prevent freezer burn. It's also wise to write the species and date of harvest on the bag for easy identification later. We have prepared the federal tag and paperwork required for our records, which meets the tagging requirements for waterfowl, available below. You can print and fill out this information prior to bringing your bird in, ensuring you’re well-prepared for turkey hunting care and effective waterfowl care tips.

Get the bird to us as soon as you can, especially for taxidermy bird preparation. The sooner we receive it, the better shape it will be in, reducing the potential for freezer burn. Whether it’s for turkey hunting care or general waterfowl care tips, the quicker you bring it in, the sooner you will get it back!

We work with many hunters each year who harvest special birds in far away places. It is becoming increasingly popular to travel to chase slams or harvest birds in different states. If you are hunting out of state it is possible to get your bird back home to have mounted and it isn't as difficult as you may think.  Just because you travel doesn't mean you have to use an out of state taxidermist or not get a special bird mounted. If you have a trip planned or are currently hunting out of state reach out to us and we can help you prepare for your trip or guide you through the process of preparing your bird to properly get it back home and to us! This will help avoid dealing with shipping a completed mount back home and the costs associated with that.

If you shoot a bird that you think you may want for taxidermy bird preparation, retrieve it by hand if that option is available. If a dog retrieval is necessary, ensure you get it from the dog as soon as possible to limit potential damage. Additionally, make sure to place the bird somewhere inaccessible to the dog for the remainder of your turkey hunting care or waterfowl care tips.

DO NOT WRING NECKS OR USE FINISHERS ON BIRDS YOU WANT MOUNTED, especially when considering taxidermy bird preparation. If you're turkey hunting with a guide or outfitter, it’s important to communicate in advance if you think you may harvest a bird that you want mounted. My preferred method, which aligns with proper turkey hunting care, is to lay the bird on its belly and use either a hand or knee to apply pressure in the center of the back to crush the lungs. This technique allows for quick and humane dispatching while ensuring the skin remains intact and avoiding damage to critical areas like the head or neck, which is also relevant for effective waterfowl care tips.

When it comes to taxidermy bird preparation, avoid throwing special birds into a pile or hanging them in totes by the neck. Instead, for turkey hunting care, hang them by the feet if you need to use a tote. Always carry birds by their feet, not by the neck. Keep them separate, protected, and in a cool, dry place to help prevent spoilage, which is essential for effective waterfowl care. Strive to keep the bird clean; while we wash and clean the birds during our process, it's always best to maintain cleanliness from the start. Additionally, if you intend to have a bird mounted, do not breast out the meat.

It's crucial to perform taxidermy bird preparation and get your bird packaged and into the freezer as soon as possible. For this process, we recommend using plastic freezer bags. One-gallon bags are suitable for smaller birds, while two-gallon bags can accommodate most ducks. If you have larger birds like geese or swan, trash bags will work just fine. Before bagging, you might consider wrapping the feet and head in a wet paper towel if you anticipate that the bird may be in the freezer for an extended period. After wrapping, fold the head under the wing and place it in the bag. Be sure to remove as much air from the bag as possible to help prevent freezer burn. It's also wise to write the species and date of harvest on the bag for easy identification later. We have prepared the federal tag and paperwork required for our records, which meets the tagging requirements for waterfowl, available below. You can print and fill out this information prior to bringing your bird in, ensuring you’re well-prepared for turkey hunting care and effective waterfowl care tips.

Get the bird to us as soon as you can, especially for taxidermy bird preparation. The sooner we receive it, the better shape it will be in, reducing the potential for freezer burn. Whether it’s for turkey hunting care or general waterfowl care tips, the quicker you bring it in, the sooner you will get it back!