Half Strut Turkey Mounts

At Stehling’s Taxidermy, the half strut turkey mount is one of our most requested pieces — and for good reason. A half strut captures the raw intensity and beauty of a tom in peak display, tail fanned wide, chest puffed, and beard hanging. It’s the mount that stops people in their tracks when they walk into your home or trophy room.

Brothers Aaron and Austin Stehling have built hundreds of half strut mounts over their 50+ combined years in the trade. Every mount is custom — from the head angle and body posture to the base, habitat, and display setting. Half struts are versatile: they work great on a pedestal, mounted on a wall, or set into a natural habitat scene. We work with you directly to get the pose and presentation exactly right.

We ship nationwide — hunters from across the country trust us with their birds. Learn how to ship your turkey to us, or drop it off at our Jefferson, WI studio or Green Bay showroom.

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Our Half Strut Turkey Gallery

Click any image to enlarge. This is a small sample of the hundreds of half strut turkeys we’ve mounted.

What Makes a Great Half Strut Turkey Mount?

A great half strut mount starts with how you handle your bird in the field. Proper care immediately after the harvest has a direct impact on feather condition and the overall quality of the finished piece. Read our turkey field care guide to make sure your bird arrives in the best condition possible.

Once your turkey is in our studio, we discuss the exact look you want. The half strut pose is one of the most versatile options we offer — it fits easily on a mantle, bookshelf, or wall, and works well as part of a larger display. We focus on body posture, feather lay, head position, and beard presentation to create a mount that looks natural and confident. Every half strut from Stehling’s is individually sculpted and hand-finished — no two are alike.

Turnaround time for a standard half strut turkey mount is approximately 12–14 months. If you need your mount sooner, we offer rush service options starting at 180 days (+25%), 90 days (+50%), or even a 30-day super rush for select orders.

Not sure if half strut is the right pose? Compare all turkey taxidermy poses — including half strut, flying, gobbling, and more — to find the display that’s right for you.