Summit Taxidermy - Owner Mike Lingsch

01/14/2025

For those who question whether or not coyotes can affect deer numbers check this out.
Coyotes are responsible for 10–20% of fawn deaths on average, according to studies in the Midwest and Northeast. In the southeastern United States, coyotes account for 37–80% of fawn deaths.
Impact on Fawn Recruitment
In areas with high coyote populations, the fawn recruitment rate is closer to 0.4 fawns per doe, compared to the average of 1 fawn per doe in other areas.
Fawn Mortality:
In one study, 66% of fawn deaths by coyotes occurred in the first three weeks of life.

01/02/2025

I’m always reluctant to send customers photos of their finished mounts because they are never as good seeing them in person.

12/24/2024

For the past three years, I’ve been part of the testing and development team for this revolutionary product. It has been an honor and privilege to work with such an amazing company. 

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12/17/2024

⭐ Report Observations of Gray Foxes 👀
➡️ Wildlife biologists use public reports to monitor populations of this secretive species.
🔗 REPORT: https://ow.ly/2qT850QkMhN

🌈 The More You Know
⏺️ The gray fox is one of two fox species found in Ohio, although it is less common than the red fox. Gray foxes prefer wooded areas and thick brush, whereas red foxes use a mix of habitats, including agricultural areas and woods. The gray fox has a distinguishing black tip to its tail and has a unique ability among canines to climb trees.
⏺️ The species is most abundant in the forested portions of eastern Ohio. Its nocturnal and secretive habits make the gray fox difficult to track. Submitting photos or sightings, as well as carcasses, to the Division of Wildlife will help guide gray fox management and provide biologists with information on population health, demographics, and genetics. Gray foxes are active during the winter as peak breeding nears.

11/02/2024

11/02/2024

After everything is cleaned up prior to ointments and a dressing 

09/10/2024

What kind pump bug is this came out 15 minutes later and it was still there heading up the wall for a evening feeding

08/17/2024

Sorry for the confusion. Here’s an update.

08/16/2024

08/08/2024

Temporary out of commission

04/22/2024

02/02/2024