Taxidermist

[Wingshooter]

Well, I have a beautiful male Bufflehead duck in my freezer. I want to take it to a taxidermist so I can display it in my office. Trouble is it has been frozen for about 2.5 years :doh:I have him well insulated, but I don't know much about taxidermy or how long they can stay frozen. Should he still be alright or do you think I have waited too long?

Any recommendations for a taxidermist that does quality work on waterfowl in the Chattanooga or surrounding area?

Thanks.

[Mike]

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[DaveS]

Your duck should be fine as long as it was wrapped real well. I have done plenty over the years that have been frozen much longer than that. Any decent taxidermist should be able to mount your duck with no problem. Being a taxidermist myself, let me offer you all a pointer on picking a taxidermist. Go to his/her shop and look at some recently finished mounts. Ask to see a mount or two that is a couple years old (he should have a few of his own). Most mounts look really good when first done, but you also want to see how well they age also (shrinkage, fading, hair/feathers falling out ect..). Just a few pointers there folks!

Dave

[Guest Mugster]

I know a duck guy in williamson county. I can get his address for you if you can't find anything closer. I do know he runs about a 2 year backlog.