Shipping

Tags & Shipping

Before shipping any items to our facility, be sure to fill out a work order, and read the information under Tags, Terms & Conditions. If you are shipping any migratory birds, be sure to fill out one migratory tag per bird and attach it to the bird's leg. Always call us the day you ship a specimen so we know to expect it in the mail. We prefer shipments to come via UPS, but Federal Express and US Postal service are also okay methods of shipping. Always ship frozen items Express (Next Day Air).

Shipping Frozen, Hides, Capes, Birds, Animals, etc.

1. For best mounting results, be sure your specimen has been cleaned and frozen properly. If unsure about this step, see our page on Field Care.

2. Place frozen specimen in a strong plastic bag, and then wrap the bag with masking tape to ensure it is closed securely.

3. Wrap the plastic bag with several layers of newspaper and then wrap with tape. Ideally, it is best to place specimens in a Styrofoam lined box, or place it in a foam ice chest before placing it in a shipping box. If you don't have Styrofoam, then be sure to use a lot of newspaper for insulation around the specimen and ship in a standard cardboard box.

Shipping Salted Hides and Capes:

1. Be sure your hide has been fleshed thoroughly, and salted well. Do not ship hides that are dripping wet, or extremely damp. Carefully roll hides up and place, loosely, in a plastic bag or plastic lined box. Ship hides in a standard cardboard box. If unsure about prepping hides for shipping, be sure to call us, or go to our page on Field Care for further instructions.

Tags Terms & Conditions

We prefer that small life-size game (predators) be shipped or brought in whole so we can administer the correct skinning procedure. Please call ahead before your hunt to discuss proper incision placement on all large, life-size animals such as bear, deer, and elk. Repairing large shot holes, off-center skinning incisions, and excessive skinning cuts, will increase the mounting fees. Learn more under Field Care.

California Declaration of Entry: Be sure to fill out an importation permit before bringing game or fish across state lines into California. Importation Permit Form

• Prices subject to change without notice.

• Add 25% to the cost of open mouth game heads.

• Half life-size mounts are priced at 70% of life-size.

• We base our prices on existing available positions, but offer unique alterations for an additional charge.

• Additional charge for preserving antlers in velvet.

• All life-size mounts and bird mounts include a standard artificial or driftwood base.

• Game head panels are available in various types of hardwood for an additional fee. Custom bases, reproduction bird feet, dioramas with dried/artificial scenery or water re-creations will incur additional charges.

• All materials used in the mounting process are subject to California's 7.25 % sales tax  (or current sales tax if different).

• 30% deposit required before any tanning or mounting procedure begins.

• Unless prior arrangements have been made, all mounts must be paid for and picked up within 30 days of completion. After 90 days, unclaimed mounts will be sold pursuant to chapter 6 (commencing with section 3046) or part 4, division 3 of the Civil Code.

• Hunters are responsible for all appropriate tags and licensing of any game left for taxidermy services. Be sure to have importation permits on all game taken outside the state of California.

• Federal migratory birds (Waterfowl) must have migratory tag attached to each bird shipped to our facility.

• Sorry, no mountain lions!

• All tanning is accepted at owners risk. 

• All personal information such as address, phone, mounting instructions, etc. should be filled in prior to shipping. Customer Work Order.

• Our turn-around time is about 6-10 months on life-size game and head mounts. Custom work, economic conditions, and current work load may impact completion time.

Work Order Migratory Bird Permit