1. Bring the bird to me shortly after your hunt. This ideal situation allows me to inspect your bird to determine if it is a good specimen for mounting.

Concerns with any bird may be pin feathers (feathers that are not fully developed) and the overall plumage of the bird. Another concern is shot or damaged feathers, some feathers may be fixed or repaired, such wing or tail feathers. Blood on any feather is not a concern or problem because birds are washed and it comes out when soaked in a solution.

Getting a specimen that is fully feathered is essentail to a quality mount.