What to Do After Shooting a Turkey (Step-by-Step Field Care Guide) You got your bird. Now what you do in the next 30–60 minutes matters more than anything else — especially if you’re even thinking about mounting it. This is where most hunters mess up. They do what they’ve always done with deer or other…
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Wisconsin Youth Turkey Hunt 2026: Dates, Tips & What to Do After Your First Bird The Wisconsin Youth Turkey Hunt is one of the best opportunities to introduce young hunters to the outdoors. With lower pressure, a dedicated season, and a focus on mentorship, it’s the perfect time to help youth experience their…
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Mountain Lion Hunting: Pre-Hunt Planning for Success Mountain lion hunting is one of the most challenging and rewarding pursuits in North America. These apex predators are elusive, intelligent, and built for stealth—making success heavily dependent on preparation long before the hunt begins. In this guide, we’ll cover how to plan a successful mountain…
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Mountain Lion Taxidermy Ideas: Poses, Pricing, Field Care & FAQs Harvesting a mountain lion is a truly monumental achievement for any hunter. These elusive apex predators represent the pinnacle of skill, patience, and a deep understanding of the wild. When you finally get that opportunity, the last thing you want is…
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Pack mounts are one of the most timeless and character-rich ways to display a whitetail deer, and these mounts are a perfect example of that tradition done right. Built with intention and finished with attention to detail, pack mounts offer a rugged, authentic look that feels right at home in cabins, lodges, and rustic living…
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Stehling’s Taxidermy Launches Taxidermy Heritage — A New Online Archive Preserving the History of the Craft At Stehling’s Taxidermy, our passion has always gone beyond creating high-quality taxidermy work — it extends into preserving the traditions, knowledge, and history that built this craft. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our newest…
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Where to Display a Turkey Mount: Choosing the Perfect Spot in Your Home or Trophy Room A turkey mount is more than just decoration — it’s a reminder of a hunt, a season, and a moment you’ll want to enjoy for decades. Choosing the right place to display your turkey taxidermy plays a…
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How Stehling’s Taxidermy Helps with the Entire Gould’s Turkey Process Planning a Gould’s turkey hunt in Mexico is exciting, but the process doesn’t end once the bird is harvested. From export paperwork to USDA import requirements and final mounting, there are several critical steps where mistakes can lead to delays, seizures, or even…
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Going on a Gould’s Turkey Hunt in Mexico? Here’s What You Need to Know Planning a Gould’s turkey hunt in Mexico is an exciting goal for passionate turkey hunters — but it comes with unique logistics, legal requirements, and preparation compared to a typical U.S. hunt. Whether you’re chasing a World Slam, a rare…
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From Intake to Pickup: How a Mount Moves Through a Professional Taxidermy Shop For many clients, dropping off a trophy is exciting—but it can also come with questions. What happens next? Where does the animal go? Why does quality taxidermy take time? At Stehling’s Taxidermy, we believe transparency builds trust. This article walks you…
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