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Title: out of curriosity, how much would a duck or pheasant mount set me back?
Post by: jeepster on July 07, 2011, 12:23:08 PM

ive been toying with the idea of having either a pheseant or wood-duck(if i shoot one this year) mount made for my wall, but ive never looked into it... just out of curriosity, what does something like that run?  im not looking for anything crazy, just a single bird, maybe a little background like grasses or something?

what does something like that run?

Title: Re: out of curriosity, how much would a duck or pheasant mount set me back?
Post by: Elkstuffer on July 07, 2011, 04:29:44 PM

$250/pheasant and $260/duck over here.

Title: Re: out of curriosity, how much would a duck or pheasant mount set me back?
Post by: CRLewis on July 08, 2011, 07:45:17 AM

Cost is not always the best discriminator when choosing the individual to mount your bird or other trophy. It is best to look at the work of the individual you are considering and compare it with others.  You get what you pay for - it is very disappointing to shoot a true trophy of a life time only to have a poor mount or one that does not last.  When you pick the best you get the best.  Attention to detail, knowledge of anatomy and habitat make a huge difference.  Pheasant mount $275  Wood duck - $275  habitat a little extra.

Another thing to consider is how you preserve the bird before you decide on what to do.  For birds, tuck the head under the wing (on ducks and geese_ put in a plastic bag, get as much air out as you can and tape it shut then put is in a second bag and do the same thing.  Make sure to label it on the outside so as not to forget what it is.  If you follow this simple procedure the bird will last a long time without freezer burn

Another consideration is the condition of the bird.  Many things can be repaired but the better the specimen, the better the result.  Dog damage, destroyed wings, destroyed feet, pin feathers and so forth often affect the result.  Take your time and select a good specimen.

Craig Lewis
Lewis Wildlife Art
Burbank, WA

Title: Re: out of curriosity, how much would a duck or pheasant mount set me back?
Post by: Curly on July 08, 2011, 09:00:25 AM

http://www.wataxidermist.com/2010-2011PRICELIST.pdf (http://www.wataxidermist.com/2010-2011PRICELIST.pdf)