TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Big Lake, Minnesota
Arrowed 1 Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Big Lake, Minnesota serving hunters and anglers from two Minnesota locations in the Big Lake and Brainerd areas.
The studio is run by two full-time, award-winning, licensed taxidermists who position themselves as hunters and fishermen providing professional artistry and personal service at affordable prices.
They operate as a full-service shop focusing on big game shoulder and lifesize mounts, fish, birds, custom rugging, European skull work, antler pieces, specialty items, and repair and cleaning of older mounts.
Arrowed 1 Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, and freshwater fish, along with antler and skull projects and restoration of existing mounts.
You can choose from shoulder and lifesize mounts, European and antler mounts, bird and fish skin mounts and replicas, rugs, and custom habitat displays.
The studio highlights over 70 years of combined experience from two certified, licensed professionals who compete and win awards for their taxidermy.
They emphasize competition-quality work, detailed craftsmanship, natural presentation, and the idea that “the quality is in the details.”
Arrowed 1 Taxidermy offers flat-rate pricing for common big game shoulder mounts, per-foot pricing for bear rugs, set rates for antler-only mounts, and case-by-case quotes for lifesize pieces, specialty skull and antler work, artificial velvet, antler art, lamps, furnishings, and custom rugging, with additional charges for driftwood, dioramas, and open-mouth options and a 30% down payment plus Minnesota sales tax for residents.
Example prices include $800 for antelope and deer shoulder mounts, $1,600 for elk and $2,000 for moose shoulder mounts, $800 for a bear shoulder mount, $1,800 and up for a half-body bear, $295 per foot for sewn bear rugs, $250 for deer antler-only and turkey tail mounts, and $400 for elk or moose antler-only mounts, with lifesize and other work available by direct consultation, and they state a normal delivery time of about 8 months.
Additional services include custom sewn rugs with soft commercial tanning and double-layer felt, habitat bases and dioramic backgrounds, artificial velvet work, custom antler carving and antler art furnishings, restoration and cleaning of older mounts, special pricing for outfitters and preserves, pickup and delivery, and guidance on caring for trophies before and after the hunt.
Reviews are strongly positive about quality, often calling the mounts detailed, realistic, and artistic, especially for deer and big game, though a few customers report dissatisfaction with the realism of certain fish mounts.
Customers describe service as professional, honest, and responsive, noting that the owner takes time to discuss mounting options, listens to how you want your trophy to look, and communicates clearly throughout the process.
Many reviewers say they received strong value at reasonable, fair prices, praise the truthful turnaround estimates and generally prompt completion—sometimes sooner than expected—and mention returning with additional trophies, with only occasional delays linked to supply chain issues.
Arrowed 1 Taxidermy is based in Big Lake, Minnesota and also serves clients from the Brainerd area and the broader Minnesota hunting and fishing community.
You can contact the studio directly to discuss your specific animal, review mount and habitat options, confirm current pricing and turnaround, and get care instructions before you bring in your trophy.
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