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Title: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: sagerat on February 04, 2023, 06:56:37 PM
My son shot a nice Eurasian on the youth hunt! My research points me toward Seth Lane or Pat Bradburn for the mount but thought I’d ask here for advice. Any ideas would be great, thanks!


Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: fowl smacker on February 04, 2023, 07:39:59 PM
Don't know about Seth Lane, but Pat Bradburn has done some good work for me.
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: jrebel on February 04, 2023, 07:41:22 PM
Jeff Reeves does great work on birds.  Tru to life Taxidermy in East Wenatchee.  You can check him out on facebook. 
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: chukar58 on February 04, 2023, 07:44:01 PM
Congratulations on your harvest,  please share your mount when finished.   Eurasian  Widgen are pretty cool to see here in Washington. 
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: Dan-o on February 04, 2023, 08:21:20 PM
I have no taxi recommendations, but what a cool trophy for your son.

I'm glad you're getting it done.

It will be special for him his entire life.
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: Mulie87 on February 04, 2023, 08:28:36 PM
Petes taxidermy in Graham did mine and they do great work.
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: cem3434 on February 04, 2023, 08:38:40 PM
Petes taxidermy in Graham did mine and they do great work.

Peter's Taxidermy is in the process of retiring and not taking on any new work. Seth Lane does great work, but I doubt he is taking anything else right now as i think he is backlogged well over a year.
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: sagerat on February 05, 2023, 08:04:54 AM
Thanks for all the replies. I’ll post a pic when it’s done, sounds like it will be a while. He shot this duck right at shooting hours and had no idea what it was due to low light.  We knew the flock was wigeon but he just took the first good shot after his brother started the party on another bird. Pretty lucky shot!
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: hunterednate on February 06, 2023, 08:52:41 AM
That is awesome. Congrats to your son! Bucket list bird, for sure.
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: JBG on February 06, 2023, 10:55:09 AM
Wildlife Obsessions' in Duvall does good work at a good price and you'll have it back before the start of next season. 
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: greenhead_killer on February 06, 2023, 11:36:27 AM
Wildlife Obsessions' in Duvall does good work at a good price and you'll have it back before the start of next season. 
I’ve got two there right now, had them in the freezer until late sept. Should be hopefully getting the call in the next few weeks and see how they turn out. The gal that does them, the birds they had for display and pickup looked awesome!
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: goosegunner on February 06, 2023, 01:46:13 PM
Pat Bradburn is now in Texas. I really like Seth lane's work.
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: JohnVH on February 06, 2023, 02:32:43 PM
Doesnt say where your at, but Whidbey Island Taxidermy has done a couple birds for me.
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: h2ofowlr on February 06, 2023, 02:59:04 PM
I would take it to Seth Lane.  He is probably the top in the state and produces some great looking birds.  I saw mention of Whidbey Island Tax., you get average looking birds that look like mounts.  Do your homework on this one if you want to invest into a good mount.  Your looking at probably $395 for a decent one.  You can ship it to Seth and probably catch someone that is traveling to the west side to bring it back when completed.  Lot of guys send all their work to Seth.
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: sagerat on February 07, 2023, 08:53:27 AM
Thanks for all the ideas. I’m in Arlington and it would definitely be nice to stay local but it looks like Seth is the guy for the job if he’ll take it. I’ll reach out to him this week and see. If I’m going to have it mounted, quality is the highest priority.
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: duckman18 on February 07, 2023, 08:32:29 PM
Just shipped a bird to Seth yesterday
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: hunterednate on February 08, 2023, 10:11:08 AM
Very cool. I've browsed the gallery on Seth's website and his work is extraordinary. Would love to see pics of your mounts when you guys get them back.
Title: Re: Duck Taxidermist?
Post by: washingtonmuley on February 08, 2023, 11:21:52 AM
Seth Lane
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