Widewater Taxidermy

08/19/2023

Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs has a fundraising Campaign to stop veteran su***de. The co-founder is running 22 marathons in 22 days. You can learn more about itby following the link.

Mighty Oaks Foundation

Derek is running 22 miles and raising funds for Mighty Oaks Foundation. Please show your support and donate generously.

08/16/2023

Bears in Virginia a are hurting and we need to help them out

08/14/2023

First Euro with a new process. Takes longer but I like how the delicate parts remain intact. I love how the plaque turned out.

Virginia deer season is right around the corner. Can't wait!

08/01/2023

07/28/2023

Setup and excited to be at the Eastern Traditional Archery Rendezvous

07/24/2023

This weekend! Can't wait!!

07/16/2023

What a gorgeous mount!

If your looking for a show room stopper pose for your Blue Wildebeest we got you covered!!!

07/14/2023

Set up and ready to go

07/13/2023

Hey y'all,

I'll be at the Virginia Trappers Association - STATE Rendezvous this weekend. It's at the Luray Fairgrounds Friday and Saturday.

Lots of vendors, tons of raffles with great prizes, demonstrations, and a kids corner.

Hope to see you there!

06/04/2023

Huge thanks to Peter Gibson and his fur shed / tannery. He is generous with his time and helped me work through the some of the nuanced bits when tanning a greasy bear.

I can't wait for this rug to come to fruition. It's going to be a unique wall hanger for sure.

06/01/2023

05/30/2023

Want to learn new trapping skills? Looking for expert instruction? Register for the Basic Trappers Training Class!

This free course will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Spotsylvania Izaac Walton League, in Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA. You do not need to bring equipment, however, if you purchased a tool or trap and need help figuring out how it works, our instructors will gladly help! Preregistration is required. Email [email protected] or TEXT to (540)539-1409.

05/26/2023

Gobble, gobble - the 2023 Spring Gobbler Harvest Summary is out!

The data reveals that a harvest of 24,447 turkeys took place during the 2023 spring turkey season, making it the highest spring turkey harvest ever recorded in Virginia. The previous record was 20,580 set during the 2015 spring hunting season. Ryan Brown, DWR Executive Director, stated “Turkey populations remain healthy and abundant across most of Virginia, enabling hunters to enjoy a record-setting spring turkey season.”

Check out the full summary at dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/turkey/springharvestsummary/.

05/22/2023

As you may know, Green Top is a dog-friendly store, so bring your pup out today and take a picture with them in front of the giant Re*****on Shotshell out front and post it on Facebook or Instagram and tag and and use the hashtags and *****on1816.

Then, just show your post to one of our customer service associates up front and receive this FREE dog bumper and swag pack including three 2" hexabumpers and a bumper/bird bag. Retail value $50. While supplies last.

05/21/2023

I enjoy the challenge in using barn wood.

05/15/2023

VA turkey season is officially closed. Now it's time to clean up, regroup, and knock out some turkey mounts.

How about you?

04/30/2023

What!!!

04/12/2023

Now THAT is a chest freezer!

04/10/2023

Good information and something I need to put into practice too

04/04/2023

I present to you, our new fur shed!

A dedicated space for taxidermy and just in time for turkey season.

03/22/2023

03/22/2023

I immediately thought about pinning a deer brisket

03/22/2023

Create a small food plot for deer with minimal hand tools, including a chainsaw, weedeater, sprayer, rake, and hand seeder.

03/21/2023

Youth turkey weekend is 1&2 April

📣CALLING ALL YOUNG OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS (aged 7-17)

The 2023 One Shot Youth Essay Contest is open! The contest provides an opportunity for youth to win a scholarship to participate in the Old Dominion One Shot Turkey Hunt. This year's theme focuses on "The Hunt. Describe your experience: how it made you feel and the impact on your future?" Entries will be accepted until April 6!

For full details and contest requirements, visit dwr.virginia.gov/one-shot-youth-essay-contest/.

03/21/2023

The 2023 Green Top Long Beard Battle will be here on April 1st and 2nd! Pre-register here: https://www.greentophuntfish.com/long-beard-battle/