The Waterfowler Taxidermy

01/05/2026

I’ve reached my quota of ducks for taxidermy for the year. I will not be taking any more this year.

12/26/2025

Incredible video and story from Field & Stream with my good friends Sam and Drew Holcomb. There’s even a little cameo from yours truly.

This journey started as a chase for a memory.A memory of a grandfather who lived a big, adventurous life—and passed down a deep respect for the outdoors, the...

11/17/2025

I said 50 birds last year and did many more than I wanted. So, I’m only going to accept 40 this year and am holding to it this time. I’m old and tired, have grandkids to watch grow, fish to catch and turkeys to kill. I’m very appreciative of my friends and customers through the years and wish I could do more, but physically I cannot. I will not take any geese! My price is $450 per duck and will require 50% at drop off, no exceptions. You’ll have your bird back before the 26-27 season so please don’t call and ask if it is ready. And PLEASE, don’t bring in a bird with shot up wings or dog bitten or neck wrung wanting a flying and/or standing mount. Don’t use a Finisher either! Once thawed if there’s a problem I’ll contact you. Save common place birds till after Christmas. Wrap in multiple ziploc bags with as much air removed as possible. No Walmart bags, panty hose, vacuum sealed or newspaper! Get birds to Gail or me ASAP so we can handle them for freezer. I will post when I’m full up. Thanks.

10/06/2024

This year I will only take in 50 ducks. Said that last year but I failed to hold to that. I will this year though. Need more time with my family and age rapidly slowing me down. No GEESE at all. Do not bring me a bird that has had its neck wrung, had a finisher used on it, wrapped in newspaper or paper towels, dog chewed, put in Walmart bags or panty hose. I will refuse it. Use heavy duty ziplocs, multiple ice bags or wrap in multiple layers of Saran Wrap then bag for better results. I’m going to $425 per bird this year and will require a 50% deposit. You will be contacted if problems arise on the position you want and when I’m starting on your bird as I expect them to be picked up promptly and balance paid at that time, preferably in cash. I highly suggest you pick a bird killed late season for optimum plumage. If you want one flying, pay particular attention to wing damage. Again 50 ducks, no geese. If you want to get on the list contact me and you will have till a week after season to get me your bird. If not your spot will be dropped. You can text or call me at 901-331-9417.

09/30/2024

I had a special bird picked up yesterday. My oldest granddaughter stopped by after our teal hunt and picked up her first duck!

04/30/2024

Ethan Kivelle picked up his Arkansas killed Mallard x Pintail hybrid the other day. It had a little breast damage that I had to hide with this pose, but both of us were pleased with how it turned out.

01/24/2024

At this time, my freezers are full and I am no longer accepting birds. It is possible that I may open my books up for more birds in July. If you want to store your bird and contact me later, please store your bird correctly. I recommend wrapping the feet with a damp paper towel, folding the bird’s head over its back, and placing it in a large, airtight plastic bag like a garbage, ice, or ziplock bag, with as much air forced out as possible. Do not put it in panty hose. Do not put it newspaper. Do not freeze it with the neck straight out. Thank you.

10/27/2023

Made a little delivery to Windy Hill Outfitters!

10/24/2023

Meet my new friend, Amelia. She celebrated her upcoming 10th birthday a few days early by picking up her deadmount I had the pleasure of doing for her. She killed all the ducks herself this past season with her Benelli!

10/03/2023

Effective Immediately unless we have already spoken and made arrangements:
I am only going to take in 50 ducks this year. Price will be $400 per bird and I will not take in any geese, swans or cranes. I will require a 50% deposit at the time of drop off also. Please take the time to wrap your bird as air tight as possible. No newspaper, Walmart bags or panty hose. Freezer Ziplocs, garbage bags, or heavy duty ice bags are good. If you want to go a step further you can wrap the feet with wet paper towels then wrap that with aluminum foil. Please grade your birds for the best possible mount. Broken wings, depending on where, can compromise your desired position. Don’t wring the necks or use a Finisher. Common ducks, i.e. Mallards, etc. are better saved from Christmas and later. Early birds have pinfeathers that affects plumage. Call me with any questions. Thank you.

09/26/2023

Green timber memory