Eastern Bay Trout and Game Bird Taxidermy

26/07/2026

The New Zealand Shoveler, also called spoonies because of their spoon shaped bill. In the maimai we normally hear the jet aircraft type sound as a small flock of them descend rapidly from high altitude. It is their small size and fast speed that makes them a challenging and exciting target for the sportsman.

27/05/2026

Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, Whirinaki River.

22/03/2026

Some silver bullets from the Hydro Canals at Twizel.

26/01/2026

Always good to mount a nice looking bird that had very minimal shot damage.

29/12/2025

28/12/2025

Big thanks to Vern and Louise from Sika Country Taxidermy, Taupo, for mounting this pretty guy for me. The advantage of taking a pre rut stag is it still has it's summer coat, no cape damage and prime venison, the down side is it does not have the swollen neck of a rutting stag.