Upland birds carry serious energy on a wall, and they are a specialty at Outlaw Taxidermy. From the ag valleys that grow big roosters to the rocky ridges where chukar live, we mount the birds of the Mountain West to capture exactly what makes chasing them so addicting — right down to the last fragile tail feather. Serving hunters across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and Nevada.
Upland Birds We Mount
Pheasant
Wild ring-necked roosters in full color. A mid-flush rooster is one of the most requested upland mounts we build.
Chukar & Partridge
Chukar and Hungarian partridge from the rocky foothills — a bird perched or flushing off natural rock is a classic.
Quail & Grouse
California quail, plus ruffed, dusky and blue grouse from the timber — small birds that reward precise feather work.
Specialty Upland
Any upland oddity worth keeping. If you carried it out proud, we will mount it right.
Habitat Bases That Put the Bird Back in the Field
Half the character of an upland mount is what it sits on. We build natural habitat bases matched to where you hunt, so the bird looks like it belongs there:
- Rock bases for chukar and partridge off the ridges.
- Log & timber bases for grouse from the high country.
- Field & cover bases for roosters out of the valley ag ground.
- Flying & flush mounts when you want pure action on the wall.
Our Process
Drop-off
Bring the bird frozen and wrapped in a nylon, and tell us the pose and base you have in mind.
Skinning & degreasing
We skin, wash and degrease so the bird stays clean and the feathers keep their natural sheen.
Mounting & grooming
Fitted to a form, posed, and every feather group groomed into place — including those fragile tail feathers.
Finishing
Feet and bill sealed and re-colored, eyes set, and the bird mounted to your habitat base.
Why Hunters Choose Outlaw for Upland
Feather work is unforgiving, and it is all we do. On a bright rooster or a finely barred chukar, sloppy work shows instantly — so we take the hours to make the bird look ready to flush off the wall. Every mount is degreased, sealed, and built on a base matched to your ground. Pricing depends on species, pose and base; reach out and we will quote you straight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I protect an upland bird before bringing it in?
Do not gut it. Carry it in a game bag rather than a vest pocket, cool it quickly, slide it head-first into a nylon, bag it with the air pressed out, and freeze it.
Can you mount a chukar or grouse on natural rock or a log?
Yes — birds on natural rock, log or sage bases are some of the best-looking mounts we do. Tell us the setting you picture and we build it to match your ground.
Can you mount a rooster in flight?
Absolutely. A mid-flush pheasant with wings driving and tail streaming is one of our favorite and most dramatic upland mounts.
How long does an upland mount take?
Generally several months depending on backlog and pose. We keep you updated and never rush the detail work.