THE QUALITY OF YOUR PROJECT STARTS RIGHT IMMEDIATELY AFTER YOUR HARVEST
CARE & SHIPPING
Include a piece of paper with the following: your name, phone number, address, state harvested, harvest number/license number . All other information will be collected after bird is inspected by Brittnie.
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Details
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Shipping
Make sure bird is securely packaged. Birds must be overnight shipped to ensure they remain frozen. Please see important disclaimers below regarding shipping.
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Inspect
First inspect your bird for significant shot damage and missing feathers. This is a pivotal step in deciding if your bird should be sent in for taxidermy or feather art.
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Clean & Cool
Be gentle with your bird in the field. Gently wipe any areas of blood off the feathers. Place paper towels in the mouth and wrap the head in paper towels. Cool the bird thoroughly as soon as possible.
Prep
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Packaging
If shipping the whole body place the bird in a contractor bag or double bag. Bird must be cooled thoroughly before freezing; then frozen solid before shipping.
After bird is frozen solid package your bird in any and/or as many of the following: additional contractor bag, freezer bag, newspaper/insulation, styrofoam cooler, cardboard shipping box.
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DO’S
Fully freeze bird or cape before packing
Fill package with insulating material
Tape all seams of your cooler when packing
Ship on Mondays or Tuesdays
Email tracking number
Ship UPS
DON’TS
Fully freeze bird or cape before packing
Use ice cubes, freezer blocks or dry ice
Use 2 day shipping
Ship without a tracking number
Ship without making contact with Brittnie
Use USPS shipping
Where to ship?
We only give our shipping address directly to clients who have made contact with us. To inquire send us an email or DM
Prep
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Waterfowl & Upland must be shipped whole. DO NOT breast out your bird. Place the bird in 2-3 zip lock bags. Squeeze out as much air as possible to avoid freezer burn. Freeze as soon as possible.
Packaging
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After bird is frozen solid package your bird in any and/or as many of the following: additional contractor bag, freezer bag, newspaper/insulation, styrofoam cooler, cardboard shipping box.
Details
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Every bird in the shipment needs its own individual ID tag placed inside the bag. This is a Federal legal requirement for all migratory waterfowl. See ID tag requirements below.
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Shipping
Make sure bird is securley packaged. Birds must be overnight shipped to ensure they remain frozen. Please see important disclaimers below regarding shipping.
Inspect
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First inspect your bird for significant shot damage and missing feathers. This is a pivotal step in deciding if your bird should be sent in for taxidermy or feather art.
Clean & Cool
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Be gentle with your bird in the field. Gently wipe any areas of blood off the feathers. Never wrap a warm bird. Cool the bird thoroughly as soon as possible. Once cooled wrap head, bill & feet with wet paper towels.
“No person shall put or leave any migratory game birds at any place (other than at his personal abode), or in the custody of another person for picking, cleaning, processing, shipping, transportation, or storage (including temporary storage), or for the purpose of having taxidermy services performed, unless such birds have a tag attached, signed by the hunter, stating his address, the total number and species of birds, and the date such birds were killed. Migratory game birds being transported in any vehicle as the personal baggage of the possessor shall not be considered as being in storage or temporary storage.”
This is the law — NOT optional.
Upland birds do not require tagging.
Fill out one tag per bird, place it inside the bag with the bird before freezing to ensure it’s shipped with the bird including the following
FEDERAL MIGRATORY BIRD STAMP - REQUIRED FOR ALL WATERFOWL
Harvester’s name
Harvester’s address
Total number of birds
Bird Species
Harvest Date
Signature of Harvester
Where to ship?
We only give our shipping address directly to clients who have made contact with us. To inquire send us an email or DM
ARRIVAL
Brittnie will notify you as soon as your bird arrives.
DEPOSIT
If your bird has no issues a $300 deposit is required for retaining your bird and build spot. Deposits are deducted from final cost.
INSPECTION
Your bird will be inspected within 1-3 days of arrival.
Brittnie will call you if there is anything to discuss.
UPDATES
When it’s time to pull your bird out of the freezer Brittnie will notify you that your project has started.
PICK UP/SHIPPING
Standard turnaround is 8-10 months from arrival. Timing varies depending on season and workload. Final payment due before shipping or pick up.
We are not liable for damage, delays and/or thawing during shipping. Please follow all care and shipping instructions carefully, but packaging and shipping in a manner that maintains frozen integrity is ultimately up to the client.
We reserve the right to turn down clients whose bird arrives thawed, with noticeable odor, or evidence of decomposition. Birds will not be returned until return shipping fees are paid by client.
Birds that arrive in appropriate condition will be added to the freezer and subsequently to the client list. We will follow up with you to advise. No work will begin on your project until deposit is paid.