AVIAN DESIGN A How-To Guide For Bird Hunters

Nesting Mallard Hen
With Chick

"A little forethought before going out to the shoot will reward a hunter with a lot of pleasure, when he ends up with a handsome mount."

Stefan Savides

Avian Design
How-To guide
for the successful bird hunter

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A How-To Guide for the Hunter (you are here)
Selecting a Specimen
Preparing a Specimen | Storing a Specimen
Shipping for Taxidermy | Displaying your Mount
Learn Taxidermy
News from the Studio
"Ask the Taxidermist"
Commissioning Your Project
The Avian Design Country Mall

ONCE you have successfully brought in a bird, what do you do out in the field to make it ready for your taxidermist?
CLICK on these five steps and you will be assured of the best chances for a beautiful piece of work and good hunting memories:

Step 1. How To Select A Specimen Bird
Careful selection of a downed bird is extremely important. Find out what to look for.

Step 2. How To Prepare A Bird
In The Field
Follow these simple rules to protect your selected specimen.

Step 3. Storing The Bird For Shipping
A little preparation ahead of time will allow you to preserve your bird for taxidermy.

Step 4. How To Ship The Bird
For Taxidermy
The best ways to make a safe transport of your bird to the taxidermist.

Step 5. How To Display Your Mount
Now that you have your prized possession, what do you need to do for the best possible display?

Click on a number above to make a choice.

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Stefan Savides, Avian Design, 7901 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 USA
1-541-885-2912 1-530-398-4700

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