Feather damage is the main consern. Hold down your bird untill it exspires , then wrap it in something to hold it snug so it will not move. Do not cram it into your vest and break feathers.Freeze the bird asap. Most Taxidermy's can fixup the birds , but helping them, works in the end resault. I have a Rio that I killed in TX done,brought it back wrapped in a cooler and Boy it looks good hanging over the Wagon Wheel. Taking care goes a long way in the looks of bird when it is finished...BT