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Standing Duck Mounts

Alert, relaxed, calling, and specialty standing poses — crafted for collectors who want a lifelike duck that lives easily in a den, study, or display cabinet.

Most ducks are $575 in any standing pose (eiders and scoters $675); a simple driftwood base is $65 extra and a standard habitat scene $150 extra, and custom displays are quoted. Mounted in our Jefferson, Wisconsin studio; drop off in Jefferson or New Franken, or ship.

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The craft

What makes a great standing duck mount

Standing duck mounts give you a full view of the bird’s body in a natural, room-friendly footprint. We offer alert postures, relaxed resting poses, calling poses, preening mounts, and specialty configurations — each set on a custom wood, driftwood, or sculpted habitat base.

Every bird is inspected prior to mounting, then skinned, fleshed, and washed by hand. We match the form to the bird’s size and plumage so the finished mount sits on its feet the way the live duck actually did.

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 base

Simple driftwood is $65 extra, and a standard habitat scene is $150 extra. Custom displays are quoted separately.

Attitude options

Alert, calling, preening, resting — pick the pose that tells your story.

Display footprint

Compact enough for a bookshelf, substantial enough for a mantel or display case.

Transparent pricing

Duck mounting rates

Ducks (per bird)$575
Eiders & Scoters (per bird)$675

Base rates for standard poses, per bird. Habitat, groupings and specialty work are quoted per project. Geese, cranes and swans are on the full price list.

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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:

  • Do not field-dress or gut the bird
  • Smooth feathers before freezing
  • Tuck the bird’s head under its wing, place it in one or two Ziploc bags or garbage bags, and freeze it
  • Label the bag clearly
  • Keep frozen until delivery to our studio

Shipping your bird? Call or text (920) 650-7800 before you ship so we can tell you how to pack it and watch for the box. Keep it frozen solid; the shipping guide has the rest.

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Waterfowl field care
Other poses

Explore the full waterfowl lineup

Every pose we offer — from standing alerts to full habitat scenes.

Flying mount

Flying

Wings locked in flight

Swimming mount

Swimming

Set into resin water

Dead mount duck

Dead Mount

Classic gallery style

Standing Goose mount

Standing Goose

Goose sentry pose

Flying Goose mount

Flying Goose

Landing and cupped poses

Dead mount goose

Dead Mount Geese

Classic goose dead mount

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.

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Standing Duck Mounts by Species

A standing duck mount is the most natural pose there is: the bird relaxed on a log, preening on a mud bar, or alert on a driftwood base. It is the easiest duck mount to display on a shelf, mantel, or desk, and most duck mounts are $575 per bird at Stehling’s Taxidermy; eiders and scoters are $675 per bird.

Bufflehead Duck Mount

A drake bufflehead standing on a piece of driftwood is one of the most popular small mounts we build. The white head patch and iridescent purple-green head show best in a standing or preening pose.

Canvasback and Redhead Mounts

Divers look right sitting low; a standing canvasback or redhead on a rocky base or a clear water base shows the head shape and body color.

Mallard, Wood Duck, and Teal

Standing pairs are a favorite: a drake and hen mallard on a log, a pair of wood ducks perched on an oak limb, or a trio of green-winged teal on a mud bar. See our wood duck mounts and puddle duck mounts pages.

Standing vs. Dead Mount

Not sure between a standing bird and a traditional hanging duck dead mount? A standing mount looks alive and works on a shelf; a dead mount is a classic sporting-art look for a wall next to a shotgun. We build both, and a duck dead mount is the same price.

Standing Duck Mount Pricing

Most duck mounts are $575 per bird in any standing, preening, or sitting pose; eiders and scoters are $675 per bird. A simple driftwood base is $65 extra or a standard habitat scene $150 extra (one or the other); sculpted-water scenes and custom displays are quoted. Pay in full, 50/50, three installments, or monthly through our Easy 8 Payment Plan. Standard delivery is 12 to 14 months. See the full price list.

Standing Duck Mount FAQ

How much does a standing duck mount cost?

Most ducks are $575 per bird at Stehling’s Taxidermy; eiders and scoters are $675 per bird, plus the base you choose.

What base is best for a standing duck?

Driftwood for puddle ducks and wood ducks, rock or a clear water base for divers like buffleheads and canvasbacks. We will match the base to where you hunt.

Can a duck with a damaged wing be mounted standing?

Yes. A standing or preening pose folds the wings against the body. Whether a bird can be mounted, and which poses are suitable, depends on its condition. Contact us before shipping or bring it in so we can assess it and discuss the options.

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