Artistic Taxidermy Studio

They handle a wide range of projects across big game, small game, birds, fish, exotics, and limited pet work.

Mount options include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts for select species, European skull mounts, antler and horn mounts, bird and fish mounts (both skin and replica), rugs, tanning, and restoration work.

Serving the Portland area since 1937, the studio is now led by taxidermist Garret Heying, who focuses on big game and fish alongside specialists for birds, finishing work, and skull cleaning.

Reviews often describe detailed, artistic mounts—especially for ducks, waterfowl, and big game—while also noting some inconsistency in the finish quality of certain European skull work.

They publish detailed pricing for North American and African/exotic work, require a 50% deposit with the balance due at completion, and note that goods are not held more than 60 days after they finish your project.

Customer feedback shows most people consider turnaround reasonable or acceptable, though some projects take close to a year or longer, so you should confirm current timeframes when you book.

Additional services include habitat-style rugs, extensive tanning options, skull cleaning, repair and finishing work, limited pet preservation (hide tanning, skulls, and pet birds), and guidance on using brokers for exotic imports.