AFI Washington: Mountain Lion Skinning & Processing Workshop - Chehalis, WA

Event Start Date: 8/22/2026 9:00 AM

Event End Date: 8/22/2026 1:00 PM

Timezone: PDT

Ever wondered what happens after a mountain lion is harvested? Whether you're hoping to preserve a trophy-quality hide, learn how to process the meat, or simply want to better understand one of Washington's most unique and challenging game animals — this workshop is for you.

Join the Washington Armed Forces Initiative in partnership with Black Creek Taxidermy for a unique, hands-on mountain lion skinning and processing workshop at Lucky Shot Archery in Chehalis. Through a partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, participants will learn from an animal obtained through conflict management efforts — creating an educational opportunity rooted in ethical use and genuine respect for wildlife.

The workshop will be led by an experienced professional taxidermist who will walk participants through every step of the process, from caping and skinning for a trophy-quality hide to quartering and processing the meat for the table.

This is a highly interactive session with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and get hands-on with each step. Whether you're preparing for your first mountain lion hunt or looking to sharpen your skills after years in the field, you'll leave with practical, professional knowledge you can put to use immediately.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM –1:00 PM PST

Location:
Lucky Shot Archery
472 Coal Creek Rd, Chehalis, WA 98532

Cost: Free

What You'll Learn

• Washington regulations and sealing requirements for mountain lion
• Aging and sex identification
• Caping and skinning techniques for taxidermy-quality preservation
• Hide care and preparation before freezing or delivering to a taxidermist
• Quartering and meat processing techniques
• Safe handling and cooking considerations for mountain lion meat
• Ethical utilization of harvested wildlife

Who Can Attend

This event is open to everyone — you do not need to be military, a veteran, or a BHA member to attend. Hunters, taxidermy enthusiasts, conservationists, and the simply curious are all welcome. AFI events are built around community, and that community includes anyone who shares a passion for hunting, fishing, and conservation.

Questions & RSVP

Contact WA AFI
Email: waafi@backcountryhunters.org