A wild turkey's legs, spurs, beard and plumage are decorative when properly preserved and require minimal space for displaying. Spread tails and wings look good on a den wall and small parts such as spurs and beards can be preserved and put away for safekeeping in display boxes or displayed in shadow boxes. But don't hide your trophies — it is easy to make them worthy additions to your home or lodge decor.

Here's what you need to know before taking your prize gobbler to the taxidermist.

A turkey is a trophy to the end. Getting your turkey to the table and enjoying it there is an important part of wild turkey hunting.