How to Freeze Duck for Taxidermy to Save the Mount

So, you've just had one of those mornings where everything clicked, the birds worked perfectly, and you finally bagged that trophy wood duck or mallard you've been after. Now, the real work starts because if you want that bird to look like it's still flying when it's sitting on your mantle, you need to know how to freeze duck for taxidermy the right way. Most guys think you can just toss a bird in the freezer and call it a day, but that's a one-way ticket to a "bad mount" conversation with your taxidermist six months from now. ...

February 7, 2026 · 7 min · Dan Mulcahy