Wild Instinct Design Co.

05/29/2026

Everybody’s missing hunting season, but it’s still wildly alive over here at Wild Instinct Design.

A few of your deer are still hanging out in taxidermy purgatory, and the bears just keep rolling in. Dakota’s beautiful buck is one of the latest to make it across the finish line.

If you’re planning a hunt and want a European mount, reach out before you go if you aren’t sure.

Dermestid processing is very different from boiling a skull, and the beetles are many things, but they are not a clean-up crew for something that’s been fermenting in the back of a truck. It’s just not that kind of party.

Questions? I’m always happy to help.

Thanks,

Jess

05/29/2026

Good morning, everyone.

I do love a good whitetail, and Jason’s buck is a beauty. He also has a stunning mule deer that’ll be heading home soon.

Quick shop update: I’ll be closed this weekend for a family memorial. After that, you’ve got until June 10 for any pickups or drop-offs before I head to the Yukon on June 12 to take that giant moose home.

The beetles will keep working, but the shop manager will be temporarily out of office until the end of June🙋🏼‍♀️

Thanks,
Jess

05/28/2026

Life lately has been bears bears and more bears. 🐻

05/27/2026

There is always somebody out there who is just exquisite at what they do, and Rick Walker from My Wicked Edge Mobile Sharpening is one of those people.

I do sharpen my own knives, but today I learned I was making a more than few mistakes with my fleshing knife care. If you know, you know, fleshing knives are their own beast. I was pretty frustrated yesterday and honestly needed a little bit of grace, and then along came Rick.

Not only did he sharpen my tools, he spent the time he didn’t have to, to teach me too. I guess this is my reminder that no matter how much you think you know, there is always something to learn from somebody else.

Highly recommend his services 🔪

https://www.mywickededge.ca/

05/25/2026

Jen officially out-hunted her husband in 2025, and you all know I’m absolutely here for that. 🙋🏼‍♀️

To be fair, Kyle did score himself a beautiful buck as well.

Not pictured here is an absolutely gorgeous bear still in the works, but these guys are finished up and ready to head home.

Thanks again for trusting me with your animals and for supporting small business.

Thanks,
Jess

05/25/2026

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05/25/2026