Ashford Taxidermy

Ashford Taxidermy Preserving memories of the hunt

Young man’s first fish, replica smallmouth. It might be safe to say he’ll be hooked for life
04/23/2026

Young man’s first fish, replica smallmouth. It might be safe to say he’ll be hooked for life

Lifesize raccoon lounging on a branch we finished up a couple weeks ago
04/01/2026

Lifesize raccoon lounging on a branch we finished up a couple weeks ago

Deer season is here, and so are we for you! Give us a call for all your taxidermy needs. Caping services offered as alwa...
11/14/2025

Deer season is here, and so are we for you! Give us a call for all your taxidermy needs. Caping services offered as always. We are currently buying a limited amount of capes as well, or credit off your European mount. Must be from mature deer, with next to zero damage.
(308)-631-8654

Here’s a rundown on caping a deer. Cut the skin around the leg at the knee, then slice down the back of the leg, where t...
11/08/2025

Here’s a rundown on caping a deer. Cut the skin around the leg at the knee, then slice down the back of the leg, where the white and brown hair meet. Continue a straight cut off the leg and onto the rib cage. Where the sternum ends (or even further towards the rear of the deer) cut around the body perpendicular to the leg cut. Those are the only skin cuts to be made. Do not cut up the chest onto the brisket. When field dressing, do not split the ribcage. Peel the skin down towards the head, like pealing a banana. Continue to skin down towards the head till you reach the skull neck junction, or as close as you can get, as this area can become stiff. Cut through the neck to disconnect cape and head from carcass. Remember, it’s far easier for me to cut extra skin off, but I can not add what is missing.

Custom paint job to include the brand. 68” tip to tip
11/08/2025

Custom paint job to include the brand. 68” tip to tip

An absolute beautiful bird, natural hybrid. A cross between a Pintail, and Mallard.
10/12/2025

An absolute beautiful bird, natural hybrid. A cross between a Pintail, and Mallard.

Let me hand it to you, possibly one of my favorite mounts.
10/12/2025

Let me hand it to you, possibly one of my favorite mounts.

It’s not every day you can lay hands on one of these from Western Nebraska.
09/22/2025

It’s not every day you can lay hands on one of these from Western Nebraska.

Beautiful whitetail, very cool take on the traditional wall pedestal. Post is split down the center so that it sits flus...
08/30/2025

Beautiful whitetail, very cool take on the traditional wall pedestal. Post is split down the center so that it sits flush on the wall.

Very unique piece. Dario found this dead head this past hunting season, add on a pen raised hen, and a flushing rooster....
07/22/2025

Very unique piece. Dario found this dead head this past hunting season, add on a pen raised hen, and a flushing rooster. Very beautiful birds.

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