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 field care 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 Reflections 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