Have you thought about maintaining your taxidermy trophies? Most people don't think about this, mainly because they were never taught the requirements.
Taxidermy mounts need proper care to last as long as possible.
There are a number of things that would like to harm your mounts;

• Dirt
• Light
• Heat
• Humidity
• Bugs
• Too much attention (petting by family members can cause bald spots)

Everything in life needs some maintenance: your car needs the oil changed, your health needs a doctor, your house needs some new paint, your stocks need a broker, Your taxidermy trophies need attention too.
There are a number of things you can do to increase the life of your trophies, you should do this at least once a year, and a visual inspection once a month for bugs.
Here are the things you should do to take care of your mounts;

• Keep dusted
• Clean the eyes
• Decrease light on the mounts UV rays will fade your trophies
• Keep the temperature and humidity to proper levels
• Routine inspection to keep your mounts at their finest

Taxidermy mounts deserve proper care to keep them at their finest, and it is very possible for your to do this.
The worst thing is to hang them on the wall and then forget them.
Taxidermy mounts should be kept as if they were a very fine piece of furniture, or art work.
Mounts are made of natural materials that are susceptible to fading, oxidation, shrinking and cracking.
As you walk by your mounts keep an eye on them.