01/10/2024
It’s a progress kinda day.
Let get these antlers gussied up and on his custom Montana plaque
Peak Rut - Taxidermy by Kate
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Specializing in competition grade Whitetail mounts
12/05/2023
Got this beautiful chick tonight. Snuck in at 4:18.
She had her harem of doe with her. She got curious of this other chick sitting on a log and took 3 too many steps towards me. They tried skirting by me when I wasn’t looking up the hill about 85 yards. Between two tight trees she was facing me straight on. Took the shot, saw the others run off and was stunned.
So I got up and walked straight up the hill where she was standing. Sure as 💩 there was my chick. Right where she was standing. I’ll find the exit hole tomorrow when I skin her. If you look close you’ll see the blood just over her cowlick on her brisket, that’s the entry… dead center. Shes Gorgeous! Can’t wait to mount her with my big 10!
He has white cheek freckles similar to her beauty mark.
12/03/2023
Proper degreasing takes weeks.
DIY euros are great for someone to do at home, however if you’re sending your precious trophies out to be cleaned, the least you should know is it takes weeks to extract the grease (marrow) from the bone. This can only be achieved by a hot bath at a controlled temperature.
If someone else is doing your trophy’s in just a few days your white skull will be yellow in 6 months to a year.
Do your research folks! Google is your friend.
11/29/2023
Euros are a hot option this year! If you have a skull you need professionally cleaned, degreased and whitened… give me a call!
11/27/2023
The not so cool part of taxidermy.
Long day of hunting, field dressing, dragging, processing a deer followed by long nights in the shop.
11/26/2023
2nd weekend in!
Some good ones walked in the door.
Off to the beetle box!
I appreciate the work guys! Thank you!
11/22/2023
Age this deer.
11/22/2023
We got ourselves a fighter !
11/22/2023
Seam? What seam?
11/21/2023
What an absolute stud of a Buck!
Congratulations Michael White, and thanks for choosing me to mount your awesome trophy!
11/19 7M NY buck.
11/21/2023
Looking to get my hands on some beautiful red foxes and beautiful coyotes. If anyone traps or has taken some or plan to, please call me. I’d like to take them off your hands.
They’re for competition so I need them in really good shape!
11/18/2023
Good luck to all going afield Saturday.
A couple things to remember when you plan to mount your deer.
1. Do not cut the throat, shoot your deer in the heart to put it down.
2. If you have to drag it, protect the hide and fur by dragging the deer by the antlers not around the neck with a rope. Avoid downed pines with branch nubs and dragging over debris that will damage the fur on the neck and brisket.
3. Call your taxidermist ahead of time to make a plan.
4. Make sure your butcher knows you want it caped for a shoulder mount.
5. Get your deer out of the woods and to your taxidermist ASAP!
6. Do not cape it yourself if you have never done it before.
7. If all else fails call your taxidermist and they will walk you through the process of caping the deer. (We do not need the whole hide)
11/14/2023
Thanks again Ryan, you came to the right place. This boy will make for an awesome pack mount! Congratulations on your buck!
11/14/2023
Congratulations Paul O’Brian on your killer elk!
Thanks for choosing Peak Rut! Can’t wait to finish this wicked cool antler mount!
Paul decided on an antler mount on a custom made plaque cut into the shape of Montana. The plaque is finally in route to the shop as we speak! Pretty soon the final photos will be posted and this awesome mount can go home!
11/13/2023
Took in a pretty nice 4x5 tonight.
Customer is getting a birch wood pack mount.
11/11/2023
Sometimes ya just gotta kick back and relax with the pup after a good hunt!
11/07/2023
Next up, little ms. bear.
Still a bit too frozen. I’ll let her thaw more overnight and work on her tomorrow.
11/06/2023
Not a bad start to crossbow.
I’ve got 3 euros and one that’s going to get a new cape. This big Smithville flats 20” neck buck will be a mean agressive pose buck.
Can’t wait to get cooking on it!
11/05/2023
Some great advice for the hunter looking to mount his deer.
Do NOT cut the throat. If you come up on your deer and it’s still alive, put another arrow, bolt, bullet in the heart.
Remember, we as taxidermists are artists, we need a good canvas to create something great.
Yes we can sew the hide together and hide the mismatched hair patterns well, but you’ll always see it.
Protect your trophy’s outcome by taking care of it properly.
Good luck everyone!
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10/30/2023
Welcome to the Peak Rut Taxidermy shop!
10/28/2023
Another good morning in the field!
10/27/2023
A successful after hunt and before a Halloween party hunt!
10/26/2023
The rut is picking up in the southern tier, just a friendly reminder I’m taking in Deer for the 2023 season. Competitive pricing on European mounts! NO boil/simmer cleaning. Cracking skulls are NOT a problem when you bring your trophies to me.
Preserving your memories are my main priority!
Good luck to everyone!
10/24/2023
What a weekend we had!
Christened the new studio cleaning a total of 7 birds this weekend. Mowgli and I got 2 each day and a friend gave me his since he only got one.
10/21/2023
Good luck to everyone!
10/20/2023
What NOT to do with the deer you plan to have mounted.
If you have to drag it, lift him up so his neck isn’t dragging. Avoid downed trees and obstacles. Use a sled when possible. Do not drag him with your 4 Wheeler. Strap him on the front or back. Do not hang him by the neck and please do not cut his throat for any reason. Another arrow, bullet or knife stab to the heart is the quick and ethical way to put them down.
Another tip for ensuring you get the best possible result!
10/13/2023
Annndd, the first bear of the season is in.
10/12/2023
A tool for my followers.
This is a photo of a real deer eye. Take this photo and compare it to a taxidermists deer they have posted on their website. These are the small details as a consumer you need to know! There are so many great taxidermists in New York State! Do your homework now before bagging that buck of a lifetime!
I certainly don’t proclaim to be good. I’m still learning myself. As a taxidermy snob, I will always continue to better my skills throughout my quest for a breakthrough award for a whitetail mount. I have a long way to go, but the drive is there! The key to success is to open your mind and close your mouth. Never be arrogant and always stay humble!
I’ve also included a photo of that same eye and one of my deer.
Certainly not perfect. Lots to learn still!
10/10/2023
Mowgli keeps telling me to hurry up and finish. He’s probably right.
Tonight is the night!
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We got ourselves a fighter !
Another good morning in the field!
Not a bad morning so far. I tickled my antlers and these two came over to investigate. Then drew in a 2.5 8pt.
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