Duck Mounts

AkhunterTeen · 09-08-2005, 09:50 PM

I am thinking about getting a duck mounted this season and i would like to get some ideas on the different types of mounts, and their costs, if anyone has any pics or info, it would be greatly apreciated.

hello from up here in alaska

Tree climber · 09-10-2005, 05:57 PM

can't help with the cost of a mt. these days.I been out of the business for quite a few years.
the last I did was a merganser drake.there are a bunch a ways to mt. one.pardon the dust and webbs. it's been in the shop a long time.

DuckNdeer · 09-16-2005, 07:22 AM

try looking at a taxidery supply website. there are also any number of ways to mount using wood you can find in the forest or on the beach. I like finding drift wood and mounting the duck according to the shape of the wood.

moosehunter21 · 09-17-2005, 10:37 AM

That is a nice mount there.

Lilhunter · 09-23-2005, 01:40 AM

hey AKteen,

I am not sure where here you are but realize the permits needed to mount migratory waterfowl is quite exstensive. Most taxidermists in the Fairbanks area WILL NOT mount migratory birds for this reason. I want to get into doing grouse specifically....but to be honest there is nothing like a quality drake!

Alex The Hawk · 09-23-2005, 11:16 AM

The permits are no expensive ,it requires experience in order to obtain the US Fish and Wildlife liscense to mount migratory Birds FOR THE PUBLIC, if you are doing it as a hobby for yourself or friends without charging you don't need a permit.
You can go to the public library and check many waterfowl pics and choose how you want the duck mounted.

I charge $165 for small ducks
$200 for Medium ducks
$300 Large ducks On driftwood , scenery with plants and bases is extra.

A good duck mount is 8 to 9 hours of labor, so don't think the taxidermist is making a killing at those prices he'll be lucky if he clears $8 an Hour, a taxidermist should make $50 an hour ,but if he charged that a duck would cost $400 to $500.