Waterfowl Taxidermy  /  Swimming

Swimming Waterfowl Mounts

Ducks and geese set into custom resin water — ripples, reflections, and reed work that make the mount feel like a paused moment on the water.

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The craft

What makes a great swimming waterfowl mount

Swimming mounts set the bird into a custom-poured resin water surface with realistic ripple patterns, floating feathers, and optional reed or cattail habitat. We offer open-bill, closed-bill, head-up, and head-down variations depending on the attitude you want.

Every water build is sculpted and poured by hand — no two are identical. The water depth, color, and surface movement are tuned to the species (clear shallow water for wood ducks, darker and rougher water for divers, prairie pothole mud for puddle ducks).

What to expect

Built the right way, every time

Every mount we deliver goes through the same meticulous process — no shortcuts, regardless of pose or species.

Custom resin water

Hand-poured with authentic ripple patterns and floating feather detail.

Bill & head options

Open-bill calling, closed resting, head-up alert, head-down feeding — your choice.

Habitat add-ons

Reeds, cattails, lily pads, and wood — optional additions that build out the scene.

Transparent pricing

Waterfowl mounting rates

Ducks$575
Eiders & Scoters$675
Snow / Blue / Specklebelly / Ross / Brant$675
Canada Goose$800
Cranes$1,650
Swans$2,000

Base rates for standard poses. Habitat, groupings, and specialty work quoted per project.

Field care

Get the most out of your bird

The 30 seconds after the bird hits the ground matter more than anything we do in the studio. Follow these basics to protect your mount:

  • Leave bird intact — do not gut
  • Preserve feathers by smoothing before bagging
  • Keep frozen with neck and wings in natural position
  • Label species, date harvested, and any requests
Full Field Care Guide →
Waterfowl field care
Ready when you are

Let’s build something worth the wait

Every bird we take in gets the same standard of care. Start your project below or give us a call.