Hunting

What to Do Right After the Hunt: Preparing Your Trophy for the Taxidermist Preparing your trophy for the taxidermist starts immediately after the hunt. The next few hours can make or break the quality of your final mount. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, we’ve seen far too many beautiful animals ruined by poor field preparation. Whether [...]

Understanding Species-Specific Taxidermy Challenges Not all animals are created equal — especially in the world of taxidermy. Each species presents its own set of anatomical, structural, and technical challenges. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, we understand that mounting a kudu is nothing like working on a lion, bird, or warthog. Each requires a tailored approach, deep [...]

How to Care for Your Mount: Maintenance Tips That Last a Lifetime A well-crafted taxidermy mount is a trophy, a memory, and a work of art. It tells the story of a successful hunt and honors the animal in a way few other things can. But like any valued item, a taxidermy mount needs proper [...]

Common Taxidermy Myths Busted Taxidermy has been practiced for centuries, yet it remains one of the most misunderstood crafts in the hunting world. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, we often hear myths and misconceptions from clients who are new to taxidermy — and even from those who have had trophies mounted before. Let’s clear the air. [...]

Leatherwork Spotlight: The Craft of Handmade Wildlife Products At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, our passion for preserving hunting memories goes far beyond taxidermy. Through our handcrafted leather goods, we give your trophy new life in a form you can use and carry with you. Each leather item we produce is more than a product — it’s [...]

Taxidermy is both an art and a science. For many hunters, understanding what happens after the hunt deepens their appreciation for the final mount. At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, every mount tells a story — a blend of technical skill, anatomical precision, and artistic flair. The Taxidermy Process Explained. Here’s a step-by-step look at how we [...]

Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life at Collett’s Wildlife Artistry At Collett’s Wildlife Artistry, the finished mount you see — majestic, lifelike, and powerful — is only the tip of the iceberg. Behind every preserved trophy lies a carefully choreographed process, carried out by skilled artisans, tanners, sculptors, and wildlife lovers. Today, we [...]