Art of the Wild Taxidermy

They work on big game, small and medium mammals, birds including waterfowl and upland species, turkeys, and both skin-mount and replica fish.

You can choose from shoulder and game head mounts, full-body mounts for smaller mammals, bird mounts, antlers on panels, and a range of fish mount styles including 360 presentations and replicas.

Doug Peters is a certified, full-time, award-winning taxidermist and wildlife enthusiast who emphasizes using the finest materials and understanding the importance of each trophy.

His work focuses on detailed, realistic mounts and on helping you integrate new pieces into your home or existing collection.

The studio publishes a detailed 2025–2026 price list with base rates—for example, deer or antelope shoulder mounts around $775, elk and caribou shoulder mounts around $1,600, small mammals starting around $425, birds in the $400–$450 range, and fish and replicas generally priced per inch—with extra charges for options like open mouths, wood panels, custom habitats, and special bases, plus a required 50% deposit on all work.

They state that they aim to offer reasonable prices with minimum turnaround time while maintaining quality, but no specific completion timelines are provided.

Additional options include antlers or horns on panels, custom bases and habitats, pedestals, basic foam/dirt bases for small mammals, and a variety of fish mounting styles, while European mounts are no longer offered and tanning is accepted at the owner’s risk with no guarantee.