When hunting to bring home a hide to make a trophy, there are certain steps you’ll want to take and tips you’ll want to follow. Because an animal carcass will begin breaking down quickly, preparation is key to ensure your trophy makes it from the field to your taxidermist in good condition. Preparation means knowing […]
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Dreaming of Bear Mounts in Cody, WY? Here’s How to Avoid a Bad Bear Encounter When You’re Out Hunting
When out on a hunting trip, there are a lot of opportunities to see many different species of plants, insects and animals. Some you see may be pleasant—such as flowers, rabbits or tweeting birds—while others send a rush of adrenaline through your entire body—like bears and snakes. If you come across the former in the […]
Read MoreBest Practices for Prepping Fish for Long Lasting Results
Fishing, like hunting, can be an experience that you want to remember and share with others. Occasionally in life, we hook a once-in-a-lifetime fish or down a buck worth preserving with taxidermy. But how you handle the fish or animal post-catch can be the difference between an unbelievable trophy and a complete loss. If not […]
Read MoreKeep an Eye on Your Trophies! Three Things That Can Damage Taxidermy in Cody, WY This Summer
From the shot, bolt or arrow that downs your trophy animal to the labor-intensive taxidermy process, a lot of work and thought goes into bagging and mounting a trophy. But the work doesn’t stop there. Now that you have a your mount displayed in your home, it’s time to make sure it stays looking its […]
Read MoreWhat Are the Best Practices in the Field to Ensure Long-Lasting Taxidermy Work?
If you want a high-quality lifelike animal mount, then the work needs to be done in a reputable taxidermy shop. But as skilled as professional taxidermists are, they are not magical. You have to do your part to make sure your animal trophy gets to the taxidermy shop in good condition. You must take proper […]
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