WILDLIFE REFLECTION'S TAXIDERMY STUDIO
The way you treat your specimen in the field and prior to
taxidermy can have a large impact on the finished product.  
Here are some tips.

Wild game
  •  Be sure to cape well behind the shoulder
  •  Avoid cutting any hairs
  •   Never slit a throat
  •  Cut hide in a circle around mid-section
  •  Cut circle around front legs one inch above the knees
  •  Slit hide up the backside of each leg, follow hair line
  •  Roll hide up the neck to base of scull like a sock
  •  Cut the head off, be careful not to cut the hide
  •  Keep cool, clean and dry
  •  Get to taxidermist within 3 days or freeze

Fish
  •   Do not gut or cut the fish
  •   Wrap in plastic or wet towel
  •   Place wrapped fish in plastic bag
  •   Freeze solid

Birds
  •     Handle birds gently
  •   Do not cut or gut
  •   Never wring a birds neck
  •   Keep blood from plumage
  •   Plug mouth with tissue
  •   Place in a nylon stocking, head first
  •   Keep tail feathers straight and place in a plastic bag
  •   Get to freezer as soon as possible


Mark would love to earn your business. Having been an
accomplished taxidermist now for more than twenty years
makes him the taxidermist of choice for Sportsmen of Michigan.
I am confident you will enjoy his award winning work for many
years. His specialty is preserving your memories and trophies
from North American game to exotic species from around the
globe.

Mark is also a long time member of Michigan Taxidermy
Association as well as a Certified Taxidermist of the National
Taxidermist Association.

Give Mark a call with questions at 517-626-7234 or email at
createart3@aol.com
WILDLIFE REFLECTION'S TAXIDERMY
Mission:

It is my Job as a Taxidermist to preserve
your memories. I cherish quality in life
and offer nothing less in my work.  My
greatest pleasure is seeing customer
satisfaction.  I will strive to earn your
business, your trust and your friendship.
                               
Mark Esch

Contact Information

Wildlife Reflection's Taxidermy Studio
Mark Esch
12178 Forest Hill Road
DeWitt, Michigan 48837

Ph. 517-626-7234
createart3@aol.com