TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Griffith, Indiana
American Natural Resources Inc is a taxidermy studio located in Griffith, Indiana, and operates as a family-owned, full-service taxidermy and rustic furniture/home décor shop serving Northwest Indiana and beyond.
You can work with them for custom taxidermy across a wide range of species or shop their rotating in-store and online inventory of finished mounts and rustic home pieces.
Their primary focus is full-service taxidermy for small and large game, birds, fish, and exotics, paired with antler décor and barnwood furniture for cabin and lodge-style interiors.
They handle big game, small game, birds, fish (both skin mounts and reproductions), reptiles, and a variety of African and exotic species, plus novelty mounts and rustic décor pieces.
Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European-style skull work, antler and horn mounts, rugs, custom bird and fish displays, and novelty setups with props and furniture.
In business since 1937, they bring decades of experience serving sports enthusiasts, art collectors, and home decorators nationwide.
They emphasize high-quality materials and tanning, lifelike detail, and natural poses, backing their taxidermy with a lifetime workmanship guarantee and a 14‑day satisfaction guarantee on online purchases.
They publish a detailed price list for most categories of work, with example custom prices such as deer shoulder mounts around $690, fish skin mounts starting at a minimum of $175 at $8.75 per inch, and per-foot or per-square-foot rates for tanning, rugs, skulls, horns, reptiles, and accessories, while finished mounts, antler décor, furniture, and antler chews are individually priced in their online store.
They note a typical turnaround time of about 6–8 months for most tanned mounts and reviews confirm that while work can take a while, customers consistently feel the results are worth the wait.
Additional services include custom habitat bases and dioramas, tanning and rug work, skull and horn services, taxidermy repair and restoration, antler chandeliers and lighting, barnwood and log furniture, antler décor accessories, and antler dog chews, with free U.S. shipping on taxidermy mounts.
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the realism and craftsmanship of the mounts, often calling the workmanship unbelievable, lifelike, and among the best available for deer, elk, fish, waterfowl, and small pets.
Customers describe the staff as friendly, patient, and knowledgeable, noting that the team takes time to answer questions, explain options, and provide consistent, family-style service.
Reviews mention that pricing can be on the higher side but is generally viewed as fair for the quality, and that while turnaround times are lengthy, the work is reliable and seen as well worth the wait, with many repeat customers who will not go elsewhere.
They are based in Griffith, Indiana, about forty minutes from downtown Chicago, and serve customers across Northwest Indiana and nationwide through their online store.
You can contact the studio or visit their Griffith shop to discuss a custom project, review current pricing, or browse their constantly changing selection of mounts and rustic décor in person or online.
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