Reawakened Taxidermy

03/24/2025

Got this slick looking Gadwall drake ready to go home!

02/19/2025

If there is one thing I love, it is when a customer says I can have creative freedom with a mount. A great customer of mine harvested these two mergansers and we came to determine that they are Non Breeding Hooded Merganser Drakes. They have some very common features shared with a hooded merganser hen but they had noticeable yellow eyes and several distinct markings of a drake. They may look plain and brown but when you zoom in they have some beautiful patterns on their back, belly, and sides. I decided to show off the hood on the top merganser (as if it is above water waiting for a tasty meal) while showcasing the beautiful back on the bottom merganser while also showcasing the mergansers avid hunting skills as he is chasing down a reproduction minnow. This mount was so much fun to bring to life and I hope to do more like it in the near future!

02/18/2025

Just finished up this stud of a blue goose that was taken during conservation season in North East Arkansas! Geese definitely require more attention but this one turned out awesome!!

02/17/2025

Somehow, out of all the wood ducks I have mounted, this is the first wood duck pair that I have mounted on a duck box. I am a huge fan of how this turned out, and I hope to do many more like it in the future. If you didn't know, wood ducks typically nest in trees, but because of habitats constantly changing, natural cavities for them to nest in can become scarce. So, it is very common for wood ducks to nest in man-made nesting boxes, which can keep them safe during nesting season and allow hens to safely lay eggs out of the reach of predators. Wood duck boxes helped increase the population of wood ducks dramatically and were a crucial tool for conservation in the early 1900s. Wood duck boxes are still used to this day to help protect and aid the wood duck population.

02/14/2025

Loved making this piece come to life! It's all in the details!

02/14/2025

just finished this double teal table mount featuring one teal Drake preening its feathers and another flapping its wings dry atop a double rock overlooking a beautiful detailed water scene below them! I love being able to get a little creative on mounts like this! What a statement piece!

01/08/2025

Very good looking wigeon Drake ready to leave the shop today!

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01/07/2025

It's hard not to love these tiny little teal! Even though they are small they still hold some beautiful colors and patterns!

01/06/2025

Enjoyed putting this BIG mallard Drake together recently! They can be a pain to work with sometimes but these colorful mallards sure do look good when it's all done!

01/05/2025

Loved getting to work on these tiny little birds! They can be tedious but the end result is worth the work!

12/11/2024

Sure hated to see this slick Canvasback Drake Deadmount leave the shop! These birds are about as big as it comes as far as ducks go and they have some beautiful colors and patterns that catch the eye! On to the next one!

11/28/2024

I am beyond thankful this year for such wonderful customers who trust me with their most prized harvests allowing me to do this art that I love full time. I am also so thankful for a loving wife and family who supports me in everything I pursue, and also for the fact that we have a son on the way who will be here before we know it! Thank you so much to each and every one of you who has supported my business. It truly means the world to me and I am so excited for another year of serving you!

Happy Thanksgiving!

-Blaine Sigler

11/26/2024

Enjoyed getting to work on this beautiful widgeon! The open mouth option adds so much life to a mount in my opinion and really just sets it off! These birds are too cool!

11/25/2024

Put the finishing touches on this epic diver duck scene today featuring a Canvasback Drake, Redhead Drake, Redhead Hen, and Lesser Scaup Drake! It was awesome getting to work with so many good looking birds in one mount!

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Taxidermist in East Texas
Ephesians 2:5-6
Preserving God’s beautiful creations since 2020

11/09/2024

Good morning to all of my duck hunters! The day we have been anticipating all year long is finally among us! Opening weekend starts now!! Good luck, shoot straight, and be careful out there!

If you find yourself lucky enough to bag a beautiful bird this season and desire to have mounted, please take an extra 5 minutes to package it well. This includes wiping off excess blood, wrapping the head and feet in soaking wet paper towels and gently placing the bird in a large ziplock baggy with the air squeezed out. For years people swore by pantyhose to keep a bird in peak shape but it is NOT a option. Panty hose actually draws the moisture out of the bird and causes freezerburn to set in much quicker. Packaging correctly in freezer bags and paper towels will help extend freezer life tremendously and will make the finished product that much better. While there is a lot I can do to save a bird, please remember that what you bring me is a direct representation of what you will receive! Thank you and good luck to all!

Blaine Sigler,
Reawakened Taxidermy

10/31/2024

Good looking Lesser Scaup (Blue Bill) Drake ready to go home on this dreary Halloween day!

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10/29/2024

A nice Pintail Drake dropping in on this beautiful Tuesday!