Anglers Taxidermy & Freeze-dry

The studio handles fish, small game, small pets, reptiles, amphibians, select big-game parts, exotics, and turkey heads (but no other birds).

They focus on full-body freeze-dry mounts and real-skin fish mounts, including detailed turkey heads and various custom poses.

They report more than 25 years preserving specimens and over 30 years preserving the memories of sportsmen through taxidermy.

They stress anatomical accuracy, fine muscle and skin detail, minimal shrinkage, and natural poses, especially on small and fragile pieces where conventional methods struggle.

They publish a detailed price list with per-inch rates for many fish and reptiles, flat pricing for small mammals, pets, amphibians, turtle, turkey heads, hooves, velvet antlers, and deer fawns, require a 50% deposit, and accept checks, money orders, and PayPal payments; wholesale rates for certain species are available to taxidermists by email request.

They do not promise specific turnaround times but note that domestic pets take longer to dry and give detailed instructions for freezing and insulated, expedited shipping so specimens arrive frozen, with return shipping after the balance is paid.

Additional services include specialized freeze-dry work for velvet antlers and deer hooves, custom turkey head poses at no extra charge, wholesale freeze-dry services for other taxidermists, and preservation of unusual natural-history specimens, while clearly stating they do not buy or sell animals or parts and only work on legally obtained specimens with proper permits.