TaxidermyXArt of the Outdoorsman Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Buckeye, Arizona
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Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout Art of the Outdoorsman Taxidermy
Art of the Outdoorsman Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Buckeye, Arizona, owned and operated by Mike, a master taxidermist who serves fellow outdoorsmen.
He offers high-quality, competition-standard work and treats every trophy as a unique piece of art rather than a production-line job.
The studio provides full-service taxidermy across big game, small game, birds, fish reproductions, rugs, and European mounts.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Mule deer
- • Whitetail deer
- • Elk
- • Black bear
- • Big horn sheep
- • Antelope
fish
- • Fish Replicas
birds
- • Sea ducks
- • Teal
- • Pheasants
- • Quail
- • Chukar
- • Ross geese
small game
- • Fox
- • Coyote
- • Bobcat
- • Badger
exotic
- • Exotic sheep
Animal Mount Details
Mike works on big game, small game, birds, fish replicas, and European mounts, with additional options for rugs and flat skins.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, European mounts, rugs, flat skins, and custom habitat bases, including rock and earth bases.
Mike has over 40 years of experience in taxidermy, having started at age 10, and is skilled in birds, fish, shoulder mounts, and life-size work.
Reviews highlight meticulous attention to detail, lifelike poses, and competition-level craftsmanship that aims to make mounts look natural and long-lasting.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing is positioned in the mid-range, with detailed published rates for each category and required deposits of 50% for big game shoulder and life-size mounts and 100% for European mounts, birds, and flat skins.
Mike typically quotes about 12 months for most work, 14–15 months for items brought in after Christmas, and 18–20 months for rugs, and reviews often note that he meets or beats his promised timelines.
The studio offers rugs, flat skins, tanning, skull preparation for European mounts, and custom rock and habitat bases for both big game and birds.
What Customers Say
Customers consistently describe the quality as outstanding, highly realistic, and artistic, often saying mounts look alive and exceed expectations across many species.
Reviewers praise Mike’s friendly, honest service and clear communication, noting that he takes time to explain the process, answer questions, and share care instructions.
They also highlight reliable, often faster-than-expected turnaround and say his pricing offers strong value for the level of craftsmanship, with many repeat clients over years.
Find Out More
Art of the Outdoorsman Taxidermy operates by appointment only in Buckeye, Arizona, serving hunters from the local area and beyond.
To move forward, contact Mike to schedule an appointment, confirm current availability, review pricing for your specific trophy, and plan drop-off with the required license, tag, and cash deposit.
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