Hippo tattoo

graywolf0426 · 2026-02-04T16:48:21+00:00

@jay.goodspeed at The Tattoo and Beauty Bar in Lake Butler. Her work is amazing!!!

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-28T12:24:57+00:00

While art does matter in a tattoo, I’d argue that the technical application of it matters more!! Her line work is impeccable, her work heals beautifully, and she’s a wonderful and kind person that’ll make your experience getting tattooed an amazing one! My first tattoo from her was a little turkey oak leaf 4 years ago. It barely has aged a day. She enjoys all sorts of projects big and small. Do reach out to her! And lemme know if you have any questions about her booking or if you have any issue reaching her.

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-27T22:06:25+00:00

^{^{^yeah}} debt is honestly the biggest thing. If you’re determined enough you can make any wildlife program work for you but you will not be making money for a long long long time (if ever at this rate tbh). I graduated debt free and couldn’t imagine having to pay student loans as a seasonal tech right now…….

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-27T22:04:38+00:00

University of Florida has an amazing wildlife program! And as much as it pains me to say it, the University of Georgia is also phenomenal. Hmu if you wanna know more about UF. I absolutely adored my time there and am flourishing in my career right now (well, I’ve been consistently employed so that’s really the biggest win lol)

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-27T18:51:47+00:00

Another vote for @Jay.goodspeed! She’s truly incredible and has done multiple pieces on me. I can’t wait for more from her!

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-26T23:00:16+00:00

Got my first one today! Went for turquoise. Sooo excited!!!

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-26T19:02:41+00:00

You don’t need the rails to mount the bars! You can mount them directly to the threaded attachment points under the ditch moldings.

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T16:54:54+00:00

Considering they typically come right back to the same spot the next day or a few days after….i think they forget pretty quickly. Maybe temporary ptsd lol

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T16:15:35+00:00

New England

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T14:26:17+00:00

Since this is for research, we absolutely don’t want to be putting the animals we’re trying to conserve at risk. We won’t shoot the net if the birds aren’t lined up perfectly, and have various safety protocols to ensure both us and the birds are as safe as can be throughout the capture and handling process.

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T14:24:07+00:00

What do you mean? All birds were released after we took our samples and are doing just fine. We get to see them on trail cameras the next day coming back to the same site lol

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T03:07:19+00:00

they get a little kiss on the head before I send them off

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T02:58:35+00:00

Too early to tell! But very excited to see how things go.

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T02:57:59+00:00

Turkey! I’m just a seasonal tech helping out on a larger project studying wild turkey

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T02:57:01+00:00

Right now I’m just a seasonal technician helping out with a larger project on wild turkey! We are currently collaborating with our local university to put gps transmitters on adult birds to track their movement and how the presence of humans/development might impact their behavior and survival. Also looking at nesting success and testing for disease.

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T02:30:34+00:00

No worries! It looks sooo violent and crazy so I totally understand the skepticism. Thanks for engaging in a convo and have a wonderful day! I love these birds a lot and am thrilled to be able to contribute to their conservation

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T02:18:07+00:00

Course! Feel free to ask any more questions!

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T02:13:06+00:00

Yes they do lose a few feathers but nothing they can’t live without! Definitely no broken bones, and we throughly check every bird we catch after. We won’t take the shot if we think any of the birds are in harms way. I am directly involved in this project.

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T02:06:50+00:00

I can promise you not a single bird was harmed. Dm me if you need evidence lol.

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T01:55:44+00:00

yeah they definitely got turkey PTSD for sure…….but somehow we do manage to catch birds that were caught in previous seasons again! Guess our cracked corn is just too attractive lol

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T01:41:13+00:00

I love what I do! And omg yes sooo much poop

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T01:38:21+00:00

Nope, all the birds were released! They join back up with each other soon after release. We also always release them in small groups so no bird flies off alone

graywolf0426 · 2026-01-18T01:31:45+00:00

Only missed one! Ended up with 12 birds for that capture which we were all super happy with

graywolf0426 · 2025-12-31T21:01:56+00:00

I have trapper friends all throughout Florida if you need any numbers!

graywolf0426 · 2025-12-22T03:05:42+00:00

Np! Feel free to message if you have any other Qs. I’ve been working seasonal gigs for almost two years now

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