Every feather. Every wingbeat. Preserved.
Museum-quality duck and goose taxidermy crafted by Wisconsin hands with over fifty years on the bench. From standing wood ducks to full habitat flyways — we mount the bird the way you remember it.
Feather detail is everything.
A waterfowl mount stands or falls on the condition of the feathers and the accuracy of the pose. That's where five decades of experience shows up — in the details most hunters never consciously notice, but instantly feel.
Feather Integrity
Proper handling starts the moment the bird hits the water. We clean, degrease, and dry each feather individually so the natural sheen and color stay true for decades.
Anatomical Accuracy
Wing position, neck angle, foot placement — every pose choice has to match real waterfowl behavior. Our mounts look caught mid-moment, never frozen or posed.
Habitat-Grade Scenery
Cattails, water surfaces, driftwood, cornstalks — our in-house scenery artists build real habitat around the bird so the mount belongs in its environment.
Eight ways to mount the bird.
Every pose tells a different story. Browse each category — every gallery below is a portfolio of real client birds we've mounted.
Standing Duck
Classic upright pose on driftwood or habitat base.
Flying Duck
Wings extended, caught in flight — wall or ceiling mount.
Dead Mount Duck
Traditional hanging or laying pose — old-school elegance.
Flying Goose
Full wingspan statement piece — ceiling or wall display.
Standing Goose
Grounded pose on base, field, or water scene.
Dead Mount Geese
Traditional hanging pose — a timeless look.
Water Scenes
Full-habitat dioramas with sculpted water and scenery.
Swimming Waterfowl
Birds riding the water — sculpted surface, full scene.
Every duck, goose, and swan on the flyway.
Puddle ducks, divers, sea ducks, geese, swans — we've mounted them all. If it flies the Central, Mississippi, Atlantic, or Pacific flyway, we know it.
Transparent pricing. No surprises.
Starting prices for standard mounts. Habitat bases, water scenes, and custom dioramas are quoted separately.
Flying and standing poses are priced the same. Habitat bases, water scenes, sculpted-water displays, and multi-bird dioramas are quoted separately.
Above and below the waterline.
A full diorama built for one of our waterfowl clients — the mount rides the surface above while the complete underwater world plays out below. One of the most ambitious scenes ever to leave the studio.
Can't drop off? Ship it right.
Follow these four steps and your birds will arrive in perfect condition — ready to go straight to the bench.
Ship Early in the Week
Always ship Monday or Tuesday so the package doesn't sit in a warehouse over the weekend. FedEx or UPS 2-Day Air or 3-Day Select is fine once the weather cools.
Wrap in Plastic
Seal each bird in a Ziploc or garbage bag to contain any moisture if thawing occurs in transit. Keeps the other birds and packing dry.
Pack a Sturdy Box
Use a strong box and fill with crushed newspaper, shipping peanuts, or rolled insulation. No loose birds — everything firmly packed.
Include a Migratory Tag
Fill out a migratory bird tag for each bird and include it in the box along with any reference photos or mounting instructions you have.
Stehling's Taxidermy LLC
Jefferson, WI 53549
United States
A few favorites from the bench.
A quick look at recent client mounts — click any image to see it full-size. Each gallery above holds dozens more.
Importing ducks and geese from abroad?
Argentina duck and dove hunts, Mexico migratory waterfowl, and other international waterfowl trophies require a USDA-approved facility on the receiving end. Without one, customs has no choice but to hold or destroy the birds.
Our W10015 designation lets us legally receive, quarantine, and clear your waterfowl — then move them straight into the studio for mounting. Talk to us before your hunt so the paperwork is right the first time.
Learn About USDA Bird Import →Let's mount the bird you'll remember.
Drop off during business hours, or ship us your birds using the instructions above. Either way, we'll call you within a day to confirm details and timeline.