A pedestal mount takes a whitetail off the wall and puts it on a base, with the neck and part of the chest finished all the way around so the buck can be seen from every side. The pedestal upgrade is $250 over a standard shoulder mount, with the base or wall panel quoted separately.…
The pose is the first decision on a whitetail shoulder mount and the one you will live with the longest. A buck’s rack, neck, and the story of the hunt all point toward one pose over another, and picking the right one is most of what separates a mount you walk past from one you…
A rooster pheasant is one of the most colorful birds a hunter will ever carry out of a field, and a well-done pheasant mount keeps every bit of that color for a lifetime. At Stehling’s Taxidermy we have been mounting pheasants since 1978, and brothers Aaron and Austin Stehling still oversee every bird at our…
Hunting Wisconsin black bear? Learn how to photograph, skin, cool, freeze and transport your bear to protect the hide and keep your taxidermy options open.
Heading north for caribou? Learn exactly how to cape, cool, and ship your trophy so it arrives mount-ready. A field care guide from Stehling’s Taxidermy, Wisconsin craftsmanship since 1978.
You don’t see a Red Lechwe on the bench every day. While whitetails and local waterfowl keep the shop moving at a steady pace, there is always a distinct shift in energy when an African exotic comes through the doors. Working on a species like the lechwe forces you to slow down, look closer, and…
In 2026, America celebrates its 250th anniversary while Stehling’s Taxidermy marks nearly five decades of family-run craftsmanship in Wisconsin. Founded in 1978 and led today by Aaron and Austin Stehling, the studio preserves whitetail, waterfowl, turkey, fish, and big-game trophies in Jefferson and the New Franken/Green Bay area — keeping a proud American outdoor tradition…
Caught a trophy fish? How you handle it in the first hour determines the quality of your mount. A taxidermist guide to photographing, measuring, wrapping, and freezing your catch.
By the time Wisconsin’s third turkey hunting period rolls around, opening-week magic is gone. The big toms have heard a thousand calls, hens are slipping off to nest, and the woods that were thunderous on Day One feel almost eerie. Most hunters tag out in Periods A and B — or pack it in by…
The Next Evolution of Exhibition Design Where Craft, Ecology, and Intelligent Systems Converge Stehling’s Taxidermy × Epic Journey Design A New Standard for Exhibits Exhibition design is changing. For decades, natural history displays and taxidermy installations followed a familiar model: objects were presented, information was delivered, and visitors were expected to observe. That model…