Bird Zone Taxidermy

09/04/2024

Eclpise Blue Wings make excellent mounts! 👌

09/02/2024

The Quill....or Piebaled Canada Goose! Two of these were on the bench over the Holiday weekend for Olivia and I. Getting a bird of this caliber dry...after it's washed is a true project! She tackled two of these this weekend with me! Time for a break! This bird has color all over it...from the eye lids to the tips of his toes! What a beautiful specimen. It had 22 pellet holes in the body alone...can't even tell really! Great job to my parter in crime...Olivia Herrick!

08/20/2024

A cold...cold.... day... this bird was harvested in extremely harsh and cold temperatures.... and is now preserved to capture that frigid memory!

08/16/2024

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!

08/14/2024

Turn Around Time Update!

We are finally running several months ahead of our turn around estimates on your work orders 🙌! This has been our goal with Olivia going full time here at BZT. The shop is as efficient as "art" can be and we are really gaining steam! We know the wait stinks.... but its getting shorter folks! You may notice we call you ahead of our estimated completion time moving forward. Please DO NOT ASK FOR UPDATES as per normal.... that just puts us back behind having to return phone calls every day.

Since we are so far ahead of schedule...we are back to taking a few expedited projects. If you have a bird in the freezer and you would like a 90 day or less turn around, ($150 additional fee) Olivia and I have a few of those spots open as of today! If you have a bird here already and want to bump it...the only way possible is if it's close to the top of the freezer it's in. If it's not...emptying a freezer to get out one bird is just not in the cards. They are all placed into a freezer in a grid format.... to be completed in order. Unfortunately...they never go back in the same way twice.... 😒

If you would like to bring in a bird for the expedited service, see our pricing page for details here www.birdzonetaxidermy.com/pricing

Then call Olivia... 920-602-7977

Limited spots available...no holds...first come first serve!

Thanks for the business and trust!

Regular take in season is still scheduled for October 1st... pending no major issues. That could change....we will keep everyone informed as we approach season.

Check out our latest pricing on Bird Taxidermy and Custom Habitat Displays. One of the Best Bird Taxidermists in Wisconsin. Avian Taxidermy Specialist near Rush Lake!

07/30/2024

Ruffed Grouse, subtle fall spongy ground scene...fun little project for an awesome client!!

07/16/2024

Ditch Dunkers......

07/12/2024

Happy Friday! Who remembers the old shop? Seems like forever ago!

07/08/2024

October Wisconsin Ruffed Grouse

07/05/2024

07/01/2024

We did a video last fall explaining.... "HOW TO REMOVE A PHEASANT TAIL" .....prior to freezing it at hunting camp..... for your taxidermist. This process will work for Turkeys, Grouse...any bird really...its all the same basic anatomy. This will save you COOLER and FREEZER space.... with those longtailers! All you really need is a sharp knife. I posted it on YouTube..so you will be able to search for it....come fall.... if you need it.

This video shows step by step how to remove a tail from a Rooster Pheasant prior to packaging a bird for the taxidermist and freezer. Same process for a Tur...

06/22/2024

A cool open mouth speck paint job we did this week! They are all so different...making them kinda fun to paint!

06/16/2024

Send the dog!

Thank you Dakota Swanke! We appreciate you buddy!

06/14/2024

The official BZT logo color bird.... its like a perfect match!

This guy had severe wing damage...and heavy pin feathers... flying was the 1st choice...but no dice. We came up with a curve ball pose to preserve this Father son hunt! They will build their own custom shadow box to display him.

06/08/2024

Last second Altitude reduction.... the "fall"......

06/05/2024

Gettin atta dodge!

06/01/2024

Hard to beat a good Woodie!

05/29/2024

Not sure how to put this one into words here! We had a great client send us this amazing book...its the book of books in our ducky world! Trenton Benny... you sir are WAY TOO KIND my man! Wholly crapazoids! I will cherish it and learn from it! Iykyk...this is not a cheap book! Man oh man! Thank you from the Herrick family!!!!!

05/24/2024

Belly out Roosties always have my attention... I really love the chest of a Ringneck! Only good thing we got from China!

05/18/2024

Pin it to win it!

Ring it to ding it!

05/12/2024

California birds! A dream hunt...all captured to remember the trip for a life time! On this project, the customer made his own shadow box...and did a fine job! 🙂

04/26/2024

Here's one you don't see every day! A drake Brewers Duck! Mallard x Gadwall.

04/11/2024

Cowabunga dude! 🏄‍♂️ We have some really neat Ocean scenes coming to a close soon. The best part is assembling the puzzle at the end!

03/29/2024

Happy Friday Folks!

Announcement... Bird Zone will not be accepting turkeys this year. We have decided to uber focus on our core ... which is waterfowl and pheasants! Our intention is to drive "niche" into the BZT experience where ever we can. The goal is clear..."satisfaction of" & "affinity for" the art you are inspiring us to do!

Thank you for following and supporting our small business! We appreciate each of you that has participated in our brand! Have a great weekend!

This is the last of our commercial Turkeys for some time, Ill miss you my feathered friends!

03/26/2024

.....Altitude Reduction .....

03/18/2024

Dialing that lead on the bead....."carry the 1.... divide by the square root times 4.... right about ....." "well what the hyell?"
😉 ...must be these shells?

03/06/2024

This bird gave me a run for my $$$$...found BB shot and 5 Bismuth inside... 9 holes by the rump, causing slippage or feather loss... had to move feathers around a bit. Almost didn't stay with the picked pose... but I think its gonna work! 🤔 shew-eeeeeee!

02/28/2024

Heres something we rarely get in the BZT shop! Its so rare for me...its the first one Ive ever mounted! Black Belly Whistling Duck, Florida bird.

02/09/2024

Happy Friday, some bling on a string!

02/02/2024

Announcement!

I am very proud to announce the best news of the year for us at BZT! Olivia has officially gone full time with our company! She put in a months notice at her employer and today was her last day. She has been working two jobs for too long! She has been the entire office side of our business since the inception of Bird Zone, not to mention countless other shop tasks and duties crucial to a smoothly run business. Owning a business takes sacrifice...most of which you do not learn until your waste deep in the shadows cast by that sacrifice. I would imagine its the reason a high percentage of new business' fail. But when you have a team member like Olivia on your side... the "odds" are just a silly four letter word.

Olivia will continue to support the office, but is taking on so many additional roles such as prep work, ordering, customer service, etc...all so I can laser focus on mounting the best quality birds my mind and hands are capable of!

Its truly a dream team folks! This news will undoubtedly shorten our backlog, allow for a better work schedule for our family, AND...Increase quality!

Our commitment to being the best brick and mortar bird taxidermy business we can be..... is serious! And it just got a double shot of espresso!

If you see this amazing woman....give her a serious high five!