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Tail Feathers Taxidermy

www.tailfeatherstaxidermy.com I am always looking for new techniques, using the best products, and will ensure that your trophy will be the best it can be.
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My goal is capturing, preserving, and enhancing the natural beauty of your bird in order to achieve the most accurate recreation possible. As an avid bird hunter, I not only want the end result to be a great product but I also want to preserve the memory of the hunt just the way you remember it by use of amazing environments and mounting surfaces. Not only can you choose the pose of your bird, but

you also have your choice of grasses, branches, snow, mud, or water as well as standing or wall-hanging wood bases, granite or driftwood just to name a few. The sky's the limit so please contact us with any questions or suggestions. I look forward to working with you!

09/04/2023

Now that September is here, a few notes.

I am not taking new work this season.

September and October I will be working on upland, pheasant and turkey.

You will know Im working on your project because I will contact you to finalize pose and collect any payment balances.

You will know when your project is ready to pick up because I have contacted you to schedule a pickup date and time.

Anyone that wants a deposit retuned will get it, no questions asked. We all know that I’m behind and catching up as quickly as possible.

I hope everyone has a fruitful and safe season.

01/07/2023

Happy new year! I hope everyone had a great 2022. Over the last year I’ve struggled health wise. Too much time spent at the doctors offices. This year is looking better for me, more test scheduled soon, as we narrow things down. Hopefully we can fix the issues and I can get back to 100%. That said, I’m no longer taking in birds for 2023. I am honoring everyone on the waitlist. When I get the projects down to reason turn around time and my health is better I’ll begin taking birds again. Again, I thank each and everyone of you for your patience and continued support.

08/25/2022

It's been some time since my last post. I've been extremely busy in the shop. I wanted to let everyone know that this fall I will not be taking on new projects. My backlog, of around 2 years, is overwhelmingly full and I thank everyone for their support and patience while I continue to work. With the current workload and time spent to answer all of the questions, phone calls, and texts I've become more of a production level shop. When that happens quality suffers. This is not what my business is about and you deserve better than a rushed sloppy mount. I will continue to honor everyone that is on my waitlist, I'll reach out when space is available. I am also doing my best to keep up with all communications and will be in touch as I near your project. I understand that the long wait times aren't for everyone and I will be happy to return your unmounted birds if that needs to be the case. Thank you so much as I work to get my head above water. I appreciate each and every one of you.
Thank you.
George Hipes
Tail Feathers Taxidermy

06/25/2022

Going to be a nice one. 3 nice beards on this bird.

04/26/2022

I’d like to once again thank all my clients. You are the best! I’m very grateful to have each and everyone of you. As most of you know, I am behind a bit but working diligently to get projects complete. As of today my turkey quota has been filled and am no longer taking turkeys for this season. As with duck season, I will open a waitlist for those that would like to be added. I truly appreciate your ongoing support and patience.
George Hipes
Tail Feathers Taxidermy

01/31/2022

I can’t express how grateful I am that so many have chosen to trust Tail Feathers Taxidermy with preserving your mounts and memories. Thank you all!
I opened my books earlier this year and was surprised how quickly I had to close again. I decided to open a waitlist due to the overwhelming support I received from clients wanting my work. As of now my waitlist quota is full and I cannot take on anymore work. I have left a very small quota for spring turkey. Thank you all for supporting my business. It means the world to me.

10/07/2021

It’s that time again. I hope everyone has a good Oct split. I’d like to thank all my awesome clients for making 2021 another great year. Unfortunately, in order to maintain the quality you expect, I am closing the books for a few months. So, unless we’ve already made plans, I won’t be taking any projects until January. When the I open the books again I will take a limited amount. Im trying to catch up as fast as I can and quality can’t suffer for speed. I hope you all understand and I appreciate each and every one of you.
Thank you so much.
George Hipes

08/18/2021

A nice pair of Virginia cinnamon teal.

08/09/2021

Big 4 beard that went home.

08/04/2021

Going for a soft natural look.

07/31/2021

Pretty colors today.

04/16/2021

A big ole three bead going home.

04/08/2021

A nice way to display your trophy.

04/02/2021

Good luck to all the youth this weekend and everyone else next weekend. I hope everyone has a safe, fun, and successful season. Please keep in mind for your turkey needs this spring. Thank you.

02/22/2021

Hated to see this go.

11/10/2020

Kings assembled. Still plenty of groom-adermy and finishing work to do. These will be in a swimming habitat case.

11/07/2020

Amazingly beautiful bird on the table today.

10/14/2020

Who’s ready for grouse season? Wednesday work in progress is a nice grey phase grouse.

05/03/2020

Feeling blessed to receive another well taken care of bird. All day season starts tomorrow, please keep me in mind for your turkey needs. Thank you and good luck the rest of the season.

04/18/2020

With the first week of turkey season over, I’d like to say thank you to everyone for considering me as your go to turkey guy. A few nice birds have come in, but I still have room for more. Thank you very much and good luck the rest of the season.

04/10/2020

Turkey head painting progression. First is the freeze dry heads with nothing done. Second I lay down a base to begin painting. Third has the paint applied. The goal is to achieve a soft blended flesh head that looks alive. Good luck to everyone this season and please remember me for your turkey needs.

04/03/2020

Been busy mounting turkeys. Heads still needs painted, stay tuned for updates on that. Good luck to all the youth this weekend!! I’ll be open, following social distancing, for pickup and deliveries. I greatly appreciate you thinking of me for your turkey mounts this spring. Good luck to all!!

03/25/2020

Who else is dreaming about shingled feathers?

03/11/2020

With the warm weather comes thoughts of turkey season. I wanted to share a tip to help get your prize turkey from the field to your taxidermist. All the items in pic one, three paper towels, tape, ziplock bag, and large trash bags all fit neatly in my vest and go with me every time. After you get done taking pictures and your ready to walk out please do the following. It will greatly help the end mount. The goal is to not get blood on the feathers and to keep the feathers as clean and neat as possible. #1. Place one paper towel in the mouth of the bird. This will help keep fluids off the feathers. #2. Place the other two paper towels around the head. This will keep blood off the feathers. #3. Place the wrapped head in the ziplock bag. #4 Run some tape around the ziplock just tight enough to keep everything in place. #5. Place the turkey,head first, into a large garbage bag and carry out. Please let me know if you have any questions. Good luck and remember that Tail Feathers Taxidermy is here for your spring turkey needs.

02/23/2020

I want to thank everyone for such amazing support again this year. Once again my freezers are full and I’m currently not taking any more work, unless I’ve made previous arrangements to do so. I am starting a waiting list, so please don’t hesitate to call and get on the list. Once I have freezer space I’ll get in touch with clients on the wait list to drop off birds. Thanks so much.

01/03/2020

Happy New Year everyone!
Hope everyone is having a great duck season. I still have a few spots left so don't hesitate to bring your birds before all the spots run out. If you call, please leave a message as I get way too many telemarketing calls to answer every time. Texting is also a good way to get in touch. If you leave a message or text I will get back to you. Good luck the rest of the season!!

11/20/2019

The season is upon us once again. I like to wish everyone a safe and fruitful hunting season.

I am happy to announce that I have room for more projects this year. My goal is to provide best possible quality, price, and turnaround that you and the birds deserve!

I appreciate everyone's patronage, both new and returned.

Sincerely,

George Hipes
Tail Feathers Taxidermy

11/16/2019

It’s go time!!!

10/17/2019

Wood duck mounted recently. Still needs bit of grooming after he dries a little. .

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13330 Slayden Cir
Ashland, VA
23005

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+18043992986

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http://www.tailfeatherstaxidermy.com/

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My goal is capturing, preserving, and enhancing the natural beauty of your bird in order to achieve the most accurate recreation possible. I am always looking for new techniques, using the best products, and will ensure that your trophy will be the best it can be. As an avid bird hunter, I not only want the end result to be a great product but I also want to preserve the memory of the hunt just the way you remember it by use of amazing environments and mounting surfaces. Not only can you choose the pose of your bird, but you also have your choice of grasses, branches, snow, mud, or water as well as standing or wall-hanging wood bases, granite or driftwood just to name a few. The sky's the limit so please contact us with any questions or suggestions. I look forward to working with you!