Bird Taxidermy - Richard Hill?

[Merch]

Has anyone used Richard Hill in Kamloops to mount a bird?

http://www.hillstaxidermy.com/

[steelslinger]

I have never had him mount one for me however I have several friends that have used him. He is good by my standard. If I remember correctly he specializes in birds.

[Merch]

Thanks. A friend found a road kill hawk, looking to have it done.


I have never had him mount one for me however I have several friends that have used him. He is good by my standard. If I remember correctly he specializes in birds.

[wideopenthrottle]

any idea how much it costs to get a bird done?

[scotty30-06]

Thought it wa illegal to pick up road kill unless you have a trappers license....maybe I'm wrong?

[wideopenthrottle]

thought that was only for big game? but here is a link
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/pasb/road_kill.html

[wideopenthrottle]

Fee samples for some
, but not all wildlife:
IMPORTANT NOTE:
(If you have multiple items) the permit cost is calculated per specimen
Wildlife Species
(Prices listed below are for BC residents.
For non-residents please contact
FrontCounter BC)
Permit Fee and HCTF
Surcharge $
Raptor (hawk, owl, or merlin) 65 (Fee $35 / HCTF $30)
Any other bird 31 (Fee $16 / HCTF $15)
Fur bearing animal (except big game species) 31 (Fee $16 / HCTF $15)
Deer or black bear 61 (Fee $31 / HCTF $30)
Elk 71 (Fee $41 / HCTF $30)
Cougar 76 (Fee $46 / HCTF $30)
Wolf 46 (Fee $16 / HCTF $30)
Lynx or bobcat 54 (Fee $24 / HCTF $30)
Any species of wildlife not listed above, please contact
FrontCounter BC

[goatdancer]

Thought it wa illegal to pick up road kill unless you have a trappers license....maybe I'm wrong?

No. You should phone the CO and tell him what you have ASAP to avoid any problems. There is no guarantee that you will be allowed to keep the bird when you take it in for inspection.

[pnbrock]

call jack evans he is the biologist i went through with a hawk i picked up.

[Merch]

The permit isn't an issue. I've heard it's between $750 and $900 for a good bird mount, depending on bird size. The display for the mount would be in addition to this, not sure on pricing.

[VLD43]

I went through this process a couple of years ago with a kingfisher I found. I believe the people at service bc can help. I remember that you have to fill out some paperwork, that involves an inspection of the bird, to determine it's sex, age and whether or not it was shot or died of natural causes. I know there is a "bird guy" at the ministry who inspected mine. The paperwork you fill out is submitted after inspection, and you receive a permit at a later date, that allows you to have legal possession of the bird. I don't think the taxidermist will do the bird for you without the permit.

[ACB]

The permit isn't an issue. I've heard it's between $750 and $900 for a good bird mount, depending on bird size. The display for the mount would be in addition to this, not sure on pricing.
I had a Pheasant done by Gander Bro's last year that was $450. Hawk would be close to the same price I would think. Ducks and Geese are more because they have to get all the fat off the skin. Rick Gander is an artist at birds.

[wideopenthrottle]

The permit isn't an issue. I've heard it's between $750 and $900 for a good bird mount, depending on bird size. The display for the mount would be in addition to this, not sure on pricing.
thx for that reply

[khoffnbud]

The permit isn't an issue. I've heard it's between $750 and $900 for a good bird mount, depending on bird size. The display for the mount would be in addition to this, not sure on pricing.

all I can say is that he did a great job on my mountain goat, cost was $800 for a shoulder mount. Sorry no personal experience with him on birds but the two Hawks and an owl he had on the go when I was there looked great.

[Merch]

Thanks. I can't find much about him, but all positive what I have found.


all I can say is that he did a great job on my mountain goat, cost was $800 for a shoulder mount. Sorry no personal experience with him on birds but the two Hawks and an owl he had on the go when I was there looked great.

[khoffnbud]

He was quick too, dropped off goat beginning of November and it was done end of March.