Keeping Wild Spirits Taxidermy

12/04/2021

To all my first season shotgun hunters be safe and good luck

03/31/2021

Dallas County Ducks Unlimited Membership Banquet and fundraiser is coming up on Saturday, April 17th at 5 pm. We would love to see you there. To purchase a ticket or donate please follow this link to the DU website or use the DU app and select the DU events, Iowa, Dallas County DU Dinner- Van Meter. There will be a meal, games, raffles, silent auction, live auction, and much more! We are still looking for people interested in donating to the youth gear to help get some kids set up for success for next hunting season if that interests you please contact me at (515)993-1183.

https://ducksunlimited.myeventscenter.com/event/Dallas-County-Du-Dinner-Van-Meter-40504

Chapter dinner and fundraiser with table seating. Food served. - Sat, Apr 17, 2021 - Van Meter, IA - online ticket sales

03/22/2021

Coming up very soon is the Membership banquet for the Dallas County Chapter of the Ducks Unlimited. As many of you know Duck Hunting has a special place in my heart because the last hunt I did with my father before his accident was a guided duck hunt with some of my now good friends. In his memory, I buy a duck stamp for every customer who brings me a trophy out of my profits.

I am currently searching for people who want to help with a project for the youth of the banquet. My goal is to set up a couple of young hunters with enough good quality gear that they can go out and have success on their own and/ or possibly take a friend that can't afford stuff on their own.

Any donations or item sponsorships would be appreciated by me but more importantly by the kids who are our future of conservation and hunting.

Please like share and follow for updates and feel free to contact me directly at my shop phone (515)993-1183 with any questions or to donate. No amount is to big or small.

02/02/2021

Please support our local Dallas County Pheasants Forever by bidding. winners do not have to be present at the banquet.

https://give.uplandfundraising.org/dallascopfqf

09/29/2020

06/28/2020

Today would have been my parent's 34th wedding anniversary. In May of 2018, My father was in a fatal motorcycle accident was on his way home from an out of state pastoral retreat. My father was a great advocate for God and the great outdoors God has given us. It's in his honor I started the and the . I’m challenging all of my fellow duck hunters to help me kick this off if you hunt ducks please take a selfie with your duck stamp and post it using one of or both of the hashtags then challenge 2 nonhunters to buy a stamp and do the same.

06/26/2020

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06/26/2020

My father was a great man and taught me many things the love for conservation is one of them. I am starting the duck stamp challenge in his honor. For this challenge, I challenge you to take a selfie with your duck stamp, post it using or , and challenge at least 2 people who didn't buy one last year to buy a stamp. The more new people that get involved with conservation this year the better. I am challenging

05/08/2020

Mark Voyek’s Mount all done thanks buddy for getting me out in the woods and letting me do your mount. Anyone else that would like a quote on a turkey mount of any type or size give me a call. (515)993-1183

I am able to do no contact drop off for your and my safety.

04/16/2020

To all of my fellow Turkey hunters, If you get a Tom you want on the wall I am still open during these crazy times.
I am able to do contactless drop off and can video call or email for pose options. Fans, breast mounts, and full body mounts you name it I can probably do it.

Give me a call, message me on FB or Instagram, or email me at [email protected]

I have a local supplier for the fan displays pictured.

03/13/2020

Today marks the start of my Duck Stamp Campaign! From this point forward every mount that leaves the shop I will buy the customer a Federal Duck Stamp.

Why is this a big deal? You ask. The Federal Duck Stamp currently cost $25 and of that 98% goes directly to conservation. This means for every mount that leaves my shop I am donating $23 straight to conservation. My goal is to give out at least 50 duck stamps by the end of the deer season 2020.

Keeping Wild Spirits was founded not only to help you tell the story of your hunt but also the idea that we need to do what we can to ensure wildlife is there for future generations.

Thank you Jason Fisher for being a good sport taking a photo with me and to Sam Soholt Soholt Photography https://instagram.com/samsoholt?igshid=gvxi0adu71nc for letting me barrow your duck stamp for customers idea.

02/08/2020

Who else is ready? Be sure to say hi and feel free to ask me any questions about taxidermy.

02/07/2020

https://www.facebook.com/dallascountypheasantsforever/videos/487870305220952/

01/17/2020

I know season closed for ducks here in Iowa but this is a good reminder for anyone who has a bird in the freezer if they are not put in the freezer correctly they may not turn out as good or may get freezer burnt. This is also how geese and upland birds should be kept. The best way to store your trophy is on the wall. The sooner you bring it in the better for you.

https://fbwat.ch/1ZlgRkbp5qTcDpg2

01/10/2020

It’s hunting season and this month we bring you an interview with local taxidermist and member of the Adel Fire Department, Timothy Smith who explains this unique art form that is steeped in tradition.

01/09/2020

01/06/2020

Www.discoveradel.com has featured me in the December 2019 newsletter that was just released. This article features some insight into who I am and what I’m about. Please take a second to read it and learn a little more about me. If you are from the area and want to find other small businesses go to the Discover Adel’s website and check them out. Their directory they have compiled has every category you are looking for, and they have a free list of events and activities here in the community.

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Base® employees gave back to a company program labeled “Warm the Sole” by donating shoes, boots, and socks to school-aged children in need in the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn (ADM) school district.

11/11/2019

Due to helping with the Veterans Day events at ADM middle school, the shop will be closed tomorrow.

Please take time to thank a veteran for their service. We owe this beautiful country and all the freedoms we have, including the ability to enjoy hunting, fishing, and the outdoors, to the sacrifices that they have selflessly made.

To all of my fellow veterans, I thank you. My shop is always open and I am always willing to make time for a brother in need don’t hesitate to call.

11/05/2019

10/05/2019

As new forms are showing more brisket and armpit than that buck your grandpa has had in his shop your entire life, it is important for you to not cut your cape too short here’s a good quick reference for how to cape out that next buck to keep your mount options open to some really cool poses.

10/05/2019

For anyone out in the stand this weekend I have forwarded the shop phone to my cell phone and will take calls as I can through out the weekend to get your cape and head on ice as quickly as possible. If you have questions about preparing your deer for Taxidermy let my know I’d be more than happy to walk you through the process.

10/04/2019

With deer season kicking off it’s time to make room in your freezer! Bring in that fish you’ve frozen to mount before you head to the stand! I’ll get it ready for the wall and out of your way, so you have room for that deer.

09/16/2019

For those who do not know not all taxidermist can do waterfowl. To do your duck or goose trophies taxidermist must submit an application to the US Fish and Wildlife Service for a permit. I have dropped mine off at the US Post Office today. I called the Migratory Bird Permit Office before hand and was told there is about a week processing time on the Permit. This means I should have my Permit in hand ready for any Trophy Birds you get during this fast approaching waterfowl season.

09/10/2019

Getting ready for Tiger Fest 2019! Stop by Thursday evening and try your hand at antler ring toss! I have multiple sizes of rings making it fun for all ages.

08/10/2019

All ready for the parade!

08/08/2019

I am excited for the Adel Sweet Corn Festival! I’m putting the finishing touches on the float today. I look forward to seeing you there!Saturday morning at 9:30am along Main st. In Adel.

08/01/2019

I’ve updated the website some with more pictures of my work check them out @ www.kwstaxidermy.com

07/30/2019

Took in my first piece today. Looking forward to doing it. The customer is having it done as a gift for a 50th birthday. Ladies take note! If you’re man is wasting your freezer space with that trophy he is “going to get mounted someday” having it done makes a better gift than a tie or a sweater.

07/27/2019