Price for mounting
 

I am planning on mounting the first drake I shoot this year, hopefully.
I was just wondering the cost, or about what it would cost chances are it is going to be a wood duck or pintail
also if anybody knows the cost to mount a pheasant that would be great.

RE: Price for mounting
 

The old saying "You get what you pay for" holds very true when it comes to taxidermy. You should be able to get a quality mount for around $200. Most taxidermists charge similar amounts for ducks and pheasant. Don't try to save $50 on something that you can cherish for many years to come. Good luck on getting that first bird.

RE: Price for mounting
 

I paid about $130 for my mallard mount.

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I've gotten mine mounted for $90 for a sitting mount and $95 for a flying mount. Great work and very good pricing from this guy.

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When me and a friend of mine were looking through the hunting section of a sporting goods store there was a duck mounted and it looked like he was flying out of the water cause they had glass coming out from under it. I can't wait to get a pintail or woodie....I would probably mount either of them, or a mallard of there were a good story behind it, or if it was banded or something liek that

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Check out waterfowler.net Shane Smith is one of the very best...he's not cheap, but he does GREAT work...not a feather out of place...he's gonna do all my birds anymore...at least until I quit shootin' 'em or he quits stuffin' 'em...truly beautiful work.

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It looks like he does to great work. 225 isn't too bad, especially for the quality of the work. I will have to look into who did the mounts at the stores I was at, try to shop around some, but I will definately consider him.

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The taxidermist I use is probably the best in the state of OK on birds. Last year was $175. I have had four birds done by him and they are all excellent quality. Anyone interested send me a PM and I'll try to send pics and his contact info.