Hamptonville, North Carolina

Amy's Animal Art Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Hamptonville, North Carolina

4.9 (38 reviews)

Big Game

Small Game

Exotic

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About Amy's Animal Art Taxidermy

Amy's Animal Art Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Hamptonville, North Carolina, run by award-winning taxidermist Amy Ritchie (also referenced as Amy Carter).

The studio is mammals-only and focuses on custom work for discriminating clients, with a particular emphasis on small game and wild cats.

At this time the shop accepts only small game mammal work and does not take pets, birds, fish, or reptiles.

Animal Mount Types

big game

• Mountain lion
• Whitetail deer

small game

• Bobcat

exotic

Animal Mount Details

Amy's Animal Art Taxidermy primarily works on small game mammals, including wild cats and limited whitetail deer, and does not accept pets, birds, fish, or reptiles.

Available mount styles include full body mounts with habitat and shoulder mounts, with a focus on custom mammal presentations.

Amy brings about 25 years of experience, starting taxidermy in 2000 and turning it into a full-time business before finishing high school, with national and world-level competition placements.

She emphasizes highly detailed, lifelike pieces with realistic expressions and custom design tailored to each client.

Pricing & Turnaround

The studio publishes a 2025 price list, including examples like a bobcat full body mount with habitat at $2300 and a mountain lion full body mount with basic habitat at $6500, and asks you to call for the most up-to-date pricing and availability.

Reviews indicate Amy typically delivers mounts within the scheduled timeframe and that the wait is considered well worth it, with no common complaints about delays.

Many full body mounts include custom habitat bases, and Amy can help you plan freezing, shipping, and delivery logistics for your piece.

What Customers Say

4.9(38 reviews)

Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

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Reviewers consistently praise the mounts as fantastic, excellent, and lifelike, often commenting that the animals look alive and that damage is expertly hidden.

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Customers describe Amy as professional, honest, and easy to work with, highlighting strong communication and updates throughout the process.

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Reviews mention on-time delivery, repeat business, and high recommendations, noting that reliable turnaround is a standout compared with many other studios.

Find Out More

Amy's Animal Art Taxidermy operates by appointment only in Hamptonville, North Carolina, serving hunters and collectors who can ship or travel to the studio.

To move forward, review the current price list and contact the studio directly to discuss your species, availability, and how to get your trophy to Amy.

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