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At Turkey Creek Taxidermy, we know what it takes to provide you with service that combines
quality and affordability. While it seems the most common question that a
potential customer asks a taxidermist is “How much do you charge to mount a
__________?” There are other questions just as important and more so if you
want a finished mount that you will be proud to hang on your wall!
Here
are a few questions any customer should ask of their taxidermist:
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Does
the taxidermist have the necessary permits to perform taxidermy work?
I have both state and
federal permits allowing me to provide taxidermy work to you on all legally
harvested game. In Nebraska it is necessary to have a taxidermy permit if you do
taxidermy work for anyone other than yourself. On top of that anyone who mounts
migratory waterfowl MUST have a
permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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Is
your taxidermist an active member in their state and national taxidermy
associations?
I am a member of both
the National Taxidermy Association and the Nebraska State Taxidermy Association.
All taxidermists who take their job seriously are members of one or more of the
above organizations. Being a member keeps you up to date on all changes to
taxidermy laws and shows your dedication to preserving a valuable profession.
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Does
your taxidermist compete in taxidermy competitions? Do they subscribe to
taxidermy publications?
Every year, I
compete in state taxidermy shows and often compete on the national level
as well. A taxidermist, who is serious about giving their customers the absolute
best, makes taxidermy competition part of their business practices. Don’t be
persuaded by a non-competing taxidermist that competitions are a waste of time
and money. Competitions are the primary way that taxidermists improve their
skills and learn the latest techniques.
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Does
your taxidermist allow you to pick the pose you want?
At Turkey Creek, you
can pick from dozens of different poses. Or if you have a one of a kind idea in
mind, I will be happy to work with you. I want my customers to feel like they
have a mount that is unique to them and the memory of their hunt. Believe it or
not some taxidermists narrow your choices down to just a few, with $$ signs
being their bottom line.
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Does
your taxidermist use good methods and quality products?
At Turkey Creek I
believe one of the most important ways to produce quality work is to use quality
methods and products. All of the skins that are used for life-size mammal work
and game head mounts are tanned, not dry preserved. I use ear liners in all
mammal work, providing you with incredibly realistic ears. I use top of the line
competition eyes in all my mounts, a cheap eye will make your mount look cheap 9
times out of 10. Small mammal mounts all get artificial noses and birds get
artificial skulls and beaks producing incredible realism that is often far
superior to trying to reconstruct a real nose or beak.
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