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Turkey Taxidermy Mounts-We have extensive experience in the field of turkey taxidermy, creating hundreds of custom mounts for Sportsmen in Wisconsin and across the nation every year. Our staff pays close attention to detail and accuracy on every mount. We spend many hours every year studying our reference turkeys to provide the most accurate mounts possible. Custom poses and bases are welcome. We have turkey taxidermy experience with all of the sub species. We want to work with you to create a custom mount that will capture the hunt. You are welcome to stop in and experience our 1000 sq foot showroom full of turkey mounts . In addition to mounting turkeys, we also have our own freeze dryers and freeze dry all of our own turkey heads.
We offer full strut, half strut, gobbling, flying, dead mount, and custom turkey poses.
Habitat and base upgrades are available.
View turkey taxidermy options.
Turkey mounts start at $1300 for any pose. Specialty mounts such as
breast, wing, tail, and beard displays range from $350–$800.
Standard turnaround time is typically 12–14 months. Limited rush
services may be available depending on season and workload.
Do not gut the turkey. Protect feathers, keep the bird cool, avoid sunlight, and handle
gently.
Read the full turkey field care guide
.
Yes. We are a USDA-approved import facility and can legally receive Ocellated and
Gould’s turkeys when properly consigned and documented.
Learn about importing turkeys from Mexico
.
Yes. We offer an in-house 8-month payment plan with flexible payment options.
Turkey taxidermy is worth it for many hunters because it preserves a once-in-a-lifetime
harvest, such as a first turkey, a trophy bird, or a Grand Slam or World Slam bird.
A professionally mounted turkey can last decades when properly cared for.
Yes. A properly frozen turkey can be mounted with excellent results. The bird should
be frozen as soon as possible after harvest, double-bagged, and protected to prevent
feather damage or freezer burn.
The full strut pose is the most popular and dramatic turkey mount. Half strut, gobbling,
and flying poses are also excellent options depending on available space and personal
preference.
Yes. The meat does not need to be included for taxidermy. The bird is skinned during
the mounting process, and meat can be removed prior to delivery if desired.
With proper care, a professionally mounted turkey can last several decades. Keeping
the mount out of direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperature changes helps
preserve feather color and structural integrity.
Fall turkeys can be mounted, but spring turkeys generally produce better results.
Fall birds may have pin feathers or incomplete feather growth, which can affect the
final appearance of the mount.
Yes, but restricted species such as Ocellated or Gould’s turkeys must be legally
imported and consigned to a USDA-approved facility for processing before taxidermy.
We want to work with you before you go on your next or first turkey hunting adventure.
Whether you are going to Nebraska after Merriam’s, Florida for Osceola’s , or staying close to home after Eastern’s, we want to advise you on how to take care of your trophy.
There is no better way to do that than to contact us before you go on your trip.
Contact us or stop by to discuss your next mount.
Stehling’s Taxidermy
913 North Parkway Street
Jefferson, WI 53549
Main Office: 920-674-3724
Direct:
Aaron: 920-650-5457
Austin: 920-723-1224
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