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    Harvard, Illinois

    All-American Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Harvard, Illinois

    4.7 (20 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsSmall GameReptilesExotic

    About All-American Taxidermy

    All-American Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Harvard, Illinois, owned and operated by full-time taxidermist Matt Kapraun.

    The studio creates custom, anatomically correct, lifelike mounts for birds, fish, and mammals from North America and around the world.

    They focus on innovative, habitat-rich displays and personalized designs that help you “bring your adventure home.”


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Whitetail deer
    • Bison
    • Brown bear
    • Black bear
    • Gray wolf
    • Elk

    fish

    • Fish Replicas
    • Fish Skin Mounts

    birds

    • Pheasants
    • Hungarian partridge
    • Ruffed grouse
    • Spruce grouse
    • Turkey
    • Ducks

    small game

    • Coyote
    • Raccoon
    • Lynx
    • Fisher
    • Fox
    • Skunk

    reptiles

    • Alligator
    • Iguana
    • Rattlesnake
    • Python
    • Snapping turtle
    • Crocodile

    exotic

    • African game
    • Cape buffalo
    • Zebra
    • Warthog
    • African plains game
    • Blesbok

    Animal Mount Details

    All-American Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, fish, reptiles, and international exotics, including trophies from Africa, Asia, New Zealand, and beyond.

    They offer a full range of mount styles, including shoulder and pedestal mounts, full-body mounts, European and antler mounts, rugs, fish skin mounts and replicas, and custom habitat dioramas.

    Matt has been practicing taxidermy since at least 2004, with work featured on the cover of Taxidermy Today Magazine and experience with museum restoration projects and world-record fish mounts.

    The studio emphasizes realism, anatomical accuracy, and detailed, museum-style craftsmanship in both traditional mounts and complex predator–prey and trophy room displays.


    Pricing & Turnaround

    All-American Taxidermy publishes a detailed 2025 price list, with example rates such as whitetail shoulder mounts around $1,450, birds and small game at flat rates, fish at per-inch pricing, and habitat, custom poses, and open-mouth options priced as percentage or fixed surcharges; a 50% deposit is required to start work and rush services are available for additional fees.

    Standard timelines run about 4–6 months for skull cleaning and 8–12 months for shoulder mounts and tanned hides, with optional 90‑day and 6‑month rush services for an added charge.

    Additional services include tanning, rugs and accessories, museum-style habitat bases and dioramas, trophy room cleaning and restoration, broken antler and horn repair, custom woodworking and glass displays, shipping and customs coordination, and, when offered, deer processing.


    What Customers Say

    4.7(20 reviews)
    Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

    Reviewers consistently praise the quality, detail, and realism of the mounts, often describing the work as museum-quality and highly artistic.

    Customers frequently describe Matt as friendly, professional, accommodating, and someone they trust with all their taxidermy work, though one reviewer reports a serious unresolved issue with an outsourced fish mount and communication about it.

    Several reviews mention timely or fast turnaround despite a busy shop, and note strong attention to detail, while also indicating that the studio stays very active with a high volume of projects.


    Find Out More

    All-American Taxidermy operates from Harvard, Illinois, serving hunters and anglers in Northern Illinois and clients with North American and international trophies.

    You can review their published price list and then contact the studio directly to discuss your specific animal, mounting style, habitat ideas, and scheduling or shipping logistics.

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