TaxidermyXBackwoods Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Sabula, Iowa
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small GameAbout Backwoods Taxidermy
Backwoods Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Sabula, Iowa, serving quality‑conscious sportsmen from its Highway 67 location near town.
The studio operates as a reputable full‑service shop that focuses on artistically composed, one-of-a-kind mounts built with proven techniques and high-quality materials.
You can expect an emphasis on craftsmanship, creativity, and mounts designed to last a lifetime.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Deer
- • Bear
- • Elk
- • Buffalo
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Ducks
- • Turkey
- • Pheasants
small game
- • Coyote
- • Otter
Animal Mount Details
Backwoods Taxidermy works on a broad range of big game, small game mammals, birds, and fish, offering both skin mounts and reproductions for fish.
They provide full-body mounts for smaller mammals, bird mounts, and shoulder mounts, with many custom pose and habitat options available.
The studio highlights strong craftsmanship, artistic ability, and ongoing attention to quality and techniques rather than focusing on years in business.
Their work aims for finely crafted, eye‑catching realism with unique compositions instead of one‑size‑fits‑all mounts.
Pricing & Turnaround
Backwoods Taxidermy positions its prices as realistic and slightly higher than some competitors to reflect the quality materials and time invested, and they discourage choosing a taxidermist based solely on low price.
They encourage you to contact the studio directly to discuss current pricing and timelines, as specific turnaround details are not listed.
They offer free informational seminars for clubs and groups on selecting a taxidermist, proper field care, and caring for mounts, reflecting an educational, community‑oriented approach.
What Customers Say
Reviews, though limited in number, describe the finished work as great to phenomenal across multiple animals, including birds and deer.
Customers indicate strong ongoing relationships, returning with additional trophies and trusting the studio with important pieces such as a child’s first deer.
Reviews do not mention pricing or turnaround in detail, but overall sentiment about quality and service is positive.
Find Out More
Backwoods Taxidermy is located on Highway 67, about 14 miles north of Clinton and four miles south of Sabula, Iowa, serving hunters and anglers throughout the surrounding region.
You can contact the studio directly to discuss your animal, review mount options, and schedule a time to bring in your trophy.
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