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Turkey Taxidermy Mounts

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As you browse our turkey taxidermy, you’ll notice our quality grades, which indicate the quality and accuracy of the piece. Our best turkey mounts will also be denoted by the Regal Wings Taxidermy logo, which means they are museum-ready mounts that can work for any exhibit, office, shop, or cabin.

Our turkey mounts are available in the following species: Eastern, Merriam, Osceola, Ocellated, and Rio. Shop various turkey species’ wall mounts, standing mounts, beards, tail fans, and more.

About the North American Turkey & Other Species

The wild turkey is a large, ground-feeding bird that is native to North America. Males are much larger than the female, and it’s characterized by its dynamic plumage, a large fanned out tail, and a distinctive snood that hangs from the top of its beak. Some of our most popular and impressive turkey mounts show off a male turkey in full strut. (A wild turkey’s strut is a courtship behavior that displays dominance and attracts hens.)

There are two extant turkey species; Meleagris gallopavo, the Eastern and Central North American wild turkey, and Meleagris ocellata, the ocellated turkey which dwells in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. Overall, there are several subspecies of these turkeys, which we separated out in their individual categories. These include the Eastern turkey, Rio turkey, Merriam turkey, Osceola turkey, and Ocellated turkey.

Read more here about the 5 different subspecies of North American gobblers that hunting enthusiasts can hunt.

Turkey Tail Fans

A custom-designed turkey tail fan is one of the most visually appealing focal points you can add to your taxidermy collection! Many hunters opt to make their taxidermy turkeys into a turkey fan and reserve the rest of the bird for meat. Displaying a turkey fan is a beautiful way to show off the bird’s brown, black, and cream feathers. When working with the turkey tail, our taxidermists start by cutting off the tail fan by cutting from the back and cutting forward, removing all meat/fat and the bone. We are careful to not cut through the connective tissue or skin during this step. When the tail is fleshed, we soak it, wash and dry it, and Borax it. For questions about preserving the turkey fan, please contact us.

Browse turkey tails and turkey beards online! Some hunters like to display turkey taxidermy in their North American animal or bird collections – while others DIY their turkey tails as a decoy for hunting. At All-Taxidermy, our turkey tail mounts can be mounted on a plaque, with the breast and/or beard, with the tail and wings, or displayed with just the tail feathers – the choice is yours! If you have questions on the taxidermy process, ideas for displaying, or you want to inquire about pricing for turkey tail fans, please don’t hesitate to contact our team at (888) 983-3886.

Turkey Taxidermy FAQs

How much does it cost to get a turkey taxidermy?

Currently, our price for a turkey taxidermy mount piece are $1,195 for any pose including the standard base or limb (turkey wall mounts and standing mounts); $595 for a turkey wing, tail, or beard; and $250 for a tail/beard mount. See our price list for most up-to-date pricing.

How do you mount a turkey taxidermy?

To mount a turkey taxidermy, our taxidermists start by selecting a pose and preparing the turkey skin, ensuring it is clean and dry. We then attach the skin to a body form that matches your chosen pose. We then sew the skin onto the form, paying close attention to alignment and positioning. Once the skin is secured, we fluff the feathers to achieve a natural look. Lastly, we mount the turkey on a suitable base or wall plaque, ensuring it’s securely fastened for display.

How to mount turkey fans?

First, you should locate the base of the tail, a triangle-shaped area which holds all of the tail feathers. Next, cut off the tail, and if desired, you can also remove the legs and beard at this step. If the turkey tail is ruffled, muddy or bloody, you can resolve this by washing it using a regular dish detergent to remove any stains. Once you’ve washed the fan, now dry it with a blow dryer on low heat and smooth/straighten out the feathers. The next step is to lay the tail on cardboard or old newspapers and peel back the skin from the flesh toward the feathers on both sides to expose the area that holds all of the tail feather quills. Now, you will remove as much fat and flesh from the turkey tail fan as possible. Separate each quill with small scissors and trim as much of the fat that you can. Now, soak just the base of the quills and skin of the tail for about an hour in white gas to remove any grease. Dry then soak for an hour in a mixture of Borax and water. Dry and lay out the feathers on cardboard and use straight pins to arrange and tack them into a fan shape. Next, cover and let the feathers dry for two to three weeks. When ready, mount on a plaque or display just the feathers. For more details, contact our team!

How much does a full strut turkey mount cost?

A full strut turkey mount is a beautiful taxidermy piece to choose for your collection – currently, pricing for a full strut turkey mount cost is going to be at least $1,195+. Refer to our price list or contact our turkey taxidermists for the most accurate pricing for your bird.

What are the positions for turkey taxidermy?

There are a number of beautiful poses to choose from for your bird. These include: strutting, standing/walking, gobbling, roosting, and flying. Please note that an adult male turkey taxidermy mount with puffed up feathers and tail will take up a decent amount of space in your collection, so make sure to accommodate accordingly!

What to do with turkey before taxidermy?

When you first shoot your turkey, you’ll want to keep the bird in good shape (don’t restrain the turkey while it’s dying or you can risk damaging the bird’s wings, legs, or tail feathers) and away from direct sunlight. If you can’t get your turkey to your taxidermist right away, you’ll need to freeze it as soon as possible, within two hours. If you don’t have a freezer nearby, you’ll need to remove the turkey’s entrails in the field. Taking appropriate care of your turkey specimen during/after the shoot and freezing it right away will ensure your bird is in good condition for a taxidermy service. If you have any questions about how to properly care and freeze your bird for a turkey mount, contact us, and we can give you some tips.

More here on how to skin a turkey if you are interested in prepping the turkey for cooking. *Please note that you need to skin the turkey extremely carefully if you want to reserve your turkey for a mount. So, unless you’re highly experienced, it’s best to get the whole carcass to a taxidermist and have them handle it.

Shop Turkey Taxidermy Mounts with All-Taxidermy

All-Taxidermy is a professional taxidermy store that creates taxidermy mounts of virtually any mammal, bird, fish, or reptile with a careful eye for detail. Initially, we started out as a small, family-owned company in Wrightstown, WI, but have since grown and evolved into a large ecommerce store. Our team continues to uphold family values and we are proud to provide our clients with expert local taxidermy services as well as already crafted taxidermy pieces.

We offer competitive pricing, so contact our team with any questions you may have regarding the cost of your turkey taxidermy or turkey tail project. Contact us on the website or give our taxidermists a call at 888-983-3886 or contact us here.

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