Bird Taxidermy | Patterson's Taxidermy

Our typical turnaround time is 1 year. In the event of unforeseen circumstances impacting turnaround time for your project you will be contacted. Expedited services are available pending availability for an additional fee. 3 months maximum turnaround.

We are located in Lillington, North Carolina.

When deciding if a bird is a good candidate for taxidermy the ideal trophy is a mature, late-season bird with fully developed plumage and minimal shot damage to the head and wings. Obviously, you have to shoot a bird to mount it so there is hardly ever a "perfect" bird. However, it is very important to look your birds over when considering having it mounted. If there are large sections of missing feathers or substantial shot damage to the head, neck, and/or  wings it may not be a good candidate for taxidermy or you may have to be flexible with posing options so that we can give you a mount that highlights the good parts of your bird while hiding the bad. Busted beaks and broken bones are usually not a problem but missing feathers cannot be replaced. We will NOT be accepting any early season geese.

We encourage our customers to bring multiple birds of the same species if they are able to even if all are not being mounted. We have no problem looking over the birds and choosing the best to be able to give you the best finished product. 

**FOR TURKEY** Check our field care page for specific and important information.

Be sure to check out our field care page for more information on choosing birds and properly caring for them.

It can be difficult to see the condition of a frozen, wet, and bloody bird when it comes into the shop. Once we are able to thaw your bird and get to work on it we will get to see the real condition of the bird. If we run into any major pin feathers (immature feathers that will impact the quality of the finished mount)  feather slippage or significant damage we will contact you and talk through your options for moving forward. Any

Be sure to check out our field care page for more information on choosing birds and properly caring for them.

Our pricing varies by species and display option. Standard pricing includes a ghost hanger or a finished wood plaque. Quality artificial and real driftwood options are available as well as pre-finished bases and full custom built habitat scenes can be quoted upon request. 

When choosing a taxidermist, remember that a trophy is a once-in-a-lifetime memory. While prices vary across the industry, the difference in cost often comes down to the time, detail, and advanced techniques used to ensure your bird looks lifelike and stands the test of time. Investing in quality craftsmanship means your hunt is preserved exactly as it happened, rather than settling for a rushed piece that cuts corners.

For pricing and estimates please contact us by call/text (910) 808-7572 or through email on our contact page.

Drop-offs and Pick-ups are by appointment only. Please call or text (910) 808-7572 or reach out to us through email at Pattersonoutdoors1@gmail.com or through our contact page to schedule. 

Yes, we do require deposits at drop off. We require $150 for per bird and $500 for swan and turkeys.

We accept cash, check, PayPal, and Venmo.