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Best bird taxidermist in washington state?
« on: January 21, 2026, 12:31:52 AM »
Looking for recommendations for the best waterfowl taxidermist around the area. I have a few ideas so far, curious to see what others think.

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Re: Best bird taxidermist in washington state?
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2026, 07:43:41 AM »
Seth Lane!! Lane Wildlife Artistry. He was a Tri-Cities boy but has recently moved up to Kettle Falls. I did just see he's full and not taking in anymore birds this year though. I think it's worth the wait if you can get it in to him.

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Re: Best bird taxidermist in washington state?
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2026, 09:59:32 AM »
Thanks, that guy is definitely in my top few I am thinking of

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Re: Best bird taxidermist in washington state?
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2026, 10:01:19 AM »
Jeff Reeves from true to life taxidermy in East Wenatchee does amazing work on birds.  I don't bird hunt, but when I'm in his shop......I am always amazed by his artistry on birds. 

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Re: Best bird taxidermist in washington state?
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2026, 10:15:43 AM »
Jeff Reeves from true to life taxidermy in East Wenatchee does amazing work on birds.  I don't bird hunt, but when I'm in his shop......I am always amazed by his artistry on birds.

He has done a few birds for me and I agree, his work is excellent. His work in competition winningn level
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Re: Best bird taxidermist in washington state?
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2026, 10:24:15 AM »
I gave him a look over, great looking mounts no doubt. Vandeman,  would you mind posting a few pics of your birds?

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Re: Best bird taxidermist in washington state?
« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2026, 10:35:21 AM »
I gave him a look over, great looking mounts no doubt. Vandeman,  would you mind posting a few pics of your birds?

Sure. Two are at my folk's house and one is at my place so I can at least get pics of the one at home
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Re: Best bird taxidermist in washington state?
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2026, 10:48:43 AM »
Kurt Benson in your back yard I great. Also Matt Klope Whidby island TAXIDERMY. Both are supporters of the Washington Waterfowl Association
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Re: Best bird taxidermist in washington state?
« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2026, 05:32:27 PM »
I think he is retired, but Mike Casper in Walla Walla is tremendous.  These are a couple he's done for me.[/img]

 


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