We sit down with Georgia taxidermist Seth Farmer to unpack the craft behind lifelike waterfowl mounts, from field care and skin prep to eyes, materials, and creative showpieces. Along the way we talk hybrids, realistic timelines, budget options, and how mounts can preserve a final hunt with a dog.
• why field care after the shot sets the mount’s ceiling
• how to package birds for freezing and avoid freezer burn
• intake decisions that shape pose and salvage damage
• skinning, fleshing, washing, tumbling, and drying steps
• species differences between divers and puddle ducks
• why eyes and quality materials transform realism
• timelines, expedite options, and honest workload math
• hybrids, rare birds, and identification tells
• competition mounts and building convincing habitats
• budget alternatives like feather art and partial work
• cooking notes from specs to carnitas for goose
• mentors, schooling, and continuous improvement
Find Seth at Nature’s Woods Taxidermy on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and natureswoodstaxidermy.com. Located in Dublin, Georgia.
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