The Hunt — Respect for the animal, respect for the hunter, and a promise to honor both.

Step 01 — The Hunt

It starts long before the shot.

The cold mornings. The glassing. The footprints in fresh snow, the wingbeat at first light, the moment the woods go quiet and you know something is close.

A moment made in the field — a memory carried forever

— A moment made in a single second, carried for a lifetime.

Then — it happens.

Breath held. Heart pounding. A memory made in a single second that you will carry for the rest of your life.

That moment is what we protect. Everything we do at Stehling’s begins here: with respect for the animal, respect for the hunter, and a promise to honor both.

In The Field

The better the field care, the better the mount.

Keep the animal cool, dry, and clean. Avoid dragging through debris, and take the photos you’ll want forever. When in doubt — call us before you cut. We answer.

Next — Step 02

The Drop-Off →

Bring your trophy to our Jefferson or Green Bay studio.