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    Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

    American Wildlife By David Spiess

    Taxidermist in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

    4.9 (10 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsReptilesExotic

    About American Wildlife By David Spiess

    American Wildlife By David Spiess is a taxidermy studio located in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, owned and operated by David and Sandra Spiess as a full-time, professional studio.

    They run a full-service operation that serves the greater Baton Rouge and South Louisiana area with taxidermy and exhibit work.

    Their work covers a wide range of game and display projects for individual hunters and commercial clients.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Deer
    • Big horn sheep

    fish

    • Fish Skin Mounts

    birds

    • Turkey

    reptiles

    • Alligator
    • Alligator snapping turtle

    exotic

    • African game
    • African nyala
    • African warthog
    • African gemsbok
    • Giraffe

    Animal Mount Details

    They provide full-service taxidermy for big game, small game, birds, fish, and a variety of North American and African species.

    They offer shoulder and game head mounts, full-body mounts, bird and fish skin mounts, and custom habitat displays.

    The studio has operated since 1978, giving them over 35 years of continuous full-time taxidermy experience in South Louisiana.

    Reviews highlight excellent mounts and repeat work, reflecting a focus on quality, realism, and customer satisfaction.


    Pricing & Turnaround

    They do not list set prices and encourage you to contact the studio directly for project-specific quotes.

    Reviews do not provide clear information about turnaround times, so you should ask about current timelines when you reach out.

    In addition to traditional taxidermy, they build commercial exhibits and themed environments, create custom habitats and displays, sell their weatherproof Budget Buck deer head form, and are a USDA-approved establishment for importing and exporting hunting trophies.


    What Customers Say

    4.9(10 reviews)
    Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

    Customers consistently praise the quality of the taxidermy, calling it excellent and stating they are extremely pleased with their mounts.

    Reviewers describe David as kind, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with, noting that he is welcoming to families and especially good with children.

    Overall sentiment is very positive, with repeat customers saying this is the only place they would bring their game, while reviews do not mention reliability of turnaround in detail.


    Find Out More

    The studio is based in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana, and serves hunters and clients across the Baton Rouge area and South Louisiana, including communities such as Gonzales, Hammond, Lafayette, Opelousas, and Denham Springs.

    To get started, contact American Wildlife By David Spiess directly to discuss your species, preferred mount style, pricing, and import or export needs.

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