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Jeff & Olivia Herrick of Bird Zone Taxidermy in (Ripon Wisconsin) specialize in Bird Taxidermy.

Waterfowl and Upland Taxidermy Specialists for the great State of Wisconsin! Bird Taxidermy, Duck Taxidermy, Goose Taxidermy, Turkey Taxidermy, Upland Game Bird Taxidermy, Grouse Taxidermy, Waterfowl Taxidermy, Taxidermist near me, Wisconsin, Best Bird Taxidermist, Birdzone, BZT

12/10/2024

This Mandarin was harvested in Wisconsin! You never know what's going to fly into your deeks...luck strikes like lightning for some folks! Lots of little tweeks over the next few days are ahead. These things are like paint by number!

12/06/2024

Brewers Duck

A roller coaster of a mount process with this early October hybrid! Unfortunately...after further inspection...he was still molting pretty heavy! He was hit fairly hard as well. We just rolled with the punches.... his head lost close to 30% of his feathers! But he sure finished up nice on this Walnut and Muddy Cattail scene! Someday I hope to be this lucky! A dream bird for me personally!

11/25/2024

The Emperor Goose... I'll be grooming for what "seems like" an eternity!

He is headed to a beautiful glass and walnut encasement soon!

11/23/2024

A little slice of Florida this week! These birds can be challenging at times. Down in the sunshine state...Tree Ducks and Mottled ducks live in a fairly constant state of molt. So they are almost always very pin feathered. The silver lining is that the molt areas are fairly evenly distributed around the body...making them appear rather plumaged out...even when they lose a TON of feathers! Those that know Olivia and I...know we lived in FL for about 7 years! I never chased ducks when I lived there and I've never officially been shamed for it...so here's your chance! BUT.... we're officially going 2025! 🙌

I had height restrictions on these as they have to fit in a glass cabinet...12" or less tall. The Fulvous is 11 3/4" 😉

11/19/2024

A little bit of everything!!!! Custom massive corn scene....over four feet wide!

11/16/2024

Bird Zone is FULL for 2024!

Those that spoke to me about trips this year...we have some spots saved for you. Those that have scheduled appointments with us...your GOOD...no need to call, come to your scheduled appointment as planned.

Another banner year folks... take in season is still rolling for Olivia and I yet...we have 60 some appointments on the books yet over the next few weeks. It's been an honor meeting all the new BZT members and seeing all our repeat clients! ❤️

If you missed the cut for any reason....follow our video on how to package your bird, and your bird will be absolutely fine till next October 1st. Also...read the last paragraph of this post about expedited slots.

Every year we fill faster than the last... I wish God gave me four hands instead of two! Olivia and I will be creating as much ART as possible until next October and it all starts again! Thank you to everyone that supports our small business!

Note....there is a chance that next year...we may NOT TAKE IN WORK...until we are completed with ALL orders. Its been a dream to get our turn around times to a year or less. Basically... only take in enough work that everyone gets their birds back before the following duck season...so 12 months or less. The only way to do that when we stop at a 2 year turn around...is to crush until we get them all done. Then start a new duck season fresh! Imagine...first in the door...gets a "month" turn around...last in the door only 12 months...then we stop. I'm not 100% sure we are going to this... depends on the economy and how well this seasons birds go. But I want everyone to know that it's on the radar!

Watch the page for updates...we will have some expedited 90 days spots open throughout the entire season... $150 upcharge... Those that need to get a bird in this season could snag one of those spots! We are full on those for Nov & December fyi......

Love you BZT family!

Jeff & Olivia

11/12/2024

Another stud Wisconsin Grouse!

11/10/2024

The Gaddies are full of fire right now!

11/09/2024

We don't get too many of these in the shop! Sharptail showing some spring time colors! Love is in the air!

10/28/2024

Click....click..... BOOM!

Start drawing straws boys and girls!

10/23/2024

This regal sentry Speck is going in a custom rice habitat!!!! Excited to get it all put together!

10/14/2024

Flight of the arrow..... this bird was harvested with a bow and arrow! How cool is that! We did a custom base for this client to display the arrow and photo of the memory! We will likely add brass hooks to the front to display the shaft! We love a challenge! The entrance is right in front of the wrist on the show side... Olivia sewed the perfect cuts... right back to life! Can't wait to see this with all the extras from the client!

These dead layers...show it all! The green back, curls, wing speculum, head, bill and feet! Not many poses do it all!

10/12/2024

Double Trouble!!!!! Two Black Duck Mallard Cross Hybrids... together! The bird on the right presented some serious challenges. 22 holes total in the head... 11 in the neck...and 22 in the body. Also...this bird was harvested in 2017...and was pretty freezer burned. To this day....it has to be the most heavy hit birds and especially the head.... we have ever brought to life. I'd post the skull...but we would probably get banned lol! We knew we had to try...such a beautiful memory for this great client! Custom wet mud, boggy wall hang habitat. Each piece you bring to Bird Zone...gets a piece of us! We really love the trust you all put in our small business!

09/29/2024

2024 Take In Instructional Video, we know the video is long...but if you plan to bring us birds this season, it would mean a lot to us if you watched it. Crucial information for 2024. Thanks BZT family!

Bird Zone Taxidermy of Ripon Wisconsin, Bird take in instructional video that covers, what to bring, who to call, how to schedule, pricing, etc

09/22/2024

This frigid day came with a high chance for snow! And boy did the "snows" fall!

09/18/2024

Shined up a pretty green head last week! He headed off to Iowa today!

09/11/2024

Mallard about to get a full belly!

09/06/2024

Thanks for all the calls and texts about our stolen photos...

Our friend Tim Gorenchen's taxidermy page, 'North Country Legends" got hacked by bots and trolls. So far, no help from FB getting it shut down. Many of the bots are pulling photos from our BZT page and posting them with anti hunting jargon on his page. Nothing we can do...but wait for fb to pull the page. Tims a great dude and this really stinks for him and his family!

This has happened to many folks in the industry. They lose their entire following. Just know...if it happens to us here at BZT personally... you will be able to tell it's not us.....I hope and pray it doesn't happen. But if it does..we will have lost all control of the page.

Thanks again for all that had our backs! We appreciate you!

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326 37th Avenue
Ripon, WI
54971

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http://www.birdzonetaxidermy.com/

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Bird Zone is FULL for 2024! Those that spoke to me about trips this year...we have some spots saved for you. Those that have scheduled appointments with us...your GOOD...no need to call, come to your scheduled appointment as planned. Another banner year folks... take in season is still rolling for Olivia and I yet...we have 60 some appointments on the books yet over the next few weeks. It's been an honor meeting all the new BZT members and seeing all our repeat clients! ❤️ If you missed the cut for any reason....follow our video on how to package your bird, and your bird will be absolutely fine till next October 1st. Also...read the last paragraph of this post about expedited slots. Every year we fill faster than the last... I wish God gave me four hands instead of two! Olivia and I will be creating as much ART as possible until next October and it all starts again! Thank you to everyone that supports our small business! Note....there is a chance that next year...we may NOT TAKE IN WORK...until we are completed with ALL orders. Its been a dream to get our turn around times to a year or less. Basically... only take in enough work that everyone gets their birds back before the following duck season...so 12 months or less. The only way to do that when we stop at a 2 year turn around...is to crush until we get them all done. Then start a new duck season fresh! Imagine...first in the door...gets a "month" turn around...last in the door only 12 months...then we stop. I'm not 100% sure we are going to this... depends on the economy and how well this seasons birds go. But I want everyone to know that it's on the radar! Watch the page for updates...we will have some expedited 90 days spots open throughout the entire season... $150 upcharge... Those that need to get a bird in this season could snag one of those spots! We are full on those for Nov & December fyi...... Love you BZT family! Jeff & Olivia #birdzonetaxidermy #bztb

Waterfowl Hunters Expo Sat Aug 24 Seminar 1pm to 1:45pm Sunnyview Expo Center Oshkosh, WI How to travel with bird specimens for taxidermy when you are a long ways from home? How to pick a good specimen for mounting? What are pin feathers and why can they be bad for taxidermy? What species can Wisconsin duck hunters expect to harvest in actual full or close to full plumage? What are some feather identifiers that can help? Lots to cover in 45 mins...but Maybe you can pick up a tip ot two that helps you out in a jam! Come hang out ! See ya next Saturday!

Send the dog! Thank you Dakota Swanke! We appreciate you buddy!