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    Van Meter, Iowa

    Badger Creek Taxidermy Darrin Roberts

    Taxidermist in Van Meter, Iowa

    4 (5 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsSmall Game

    About Badger Creek Taxidermy Darrin Roberts

    Badger Creek Taxidermy Darrin Roberts is a taxidermy studio located in Van Meter, Iowa, owned and operated by taxidermist Darrin Roberts.

    The studio offers game heads, small and large mammal mounts, and fish taxidermy with an emphasis on innovative, custom work.

    You can expect full-service taxidermy focused on big game, small game, birds, and fish.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Elk
    • Deer

    fish

    • Fish Skin Mounts

    birds

    • Pheasants

    small game

    • Bobcat

    Animal Mount Details

    They work on big game, small game mammals, birds, and fish, including both game species and other wildlife.

    Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, bird mounts, and custom habitat displays with tailored scenes and poses.

    Owner Darrin Roberts grew up hunting and fishing in southwest Iowa and trained at the American Institute of Taxidermy in Wisconsin, bringing both field experience and formal schooling to his work.

    He focuses on detailed, realistic, and creative mounts, treating each trophy as if it were his own and using high-quality materials.


    Pricing & Turnaround

    He states that he uses only the finest materials while working hard to keep prices reasonable, and encourages you to contact the studio directly for current pricing.

    He works to maintain a minimal turnaround time and notes that getting your bird, game head, small game, or fish into the freezer and to the shop quickly helps ensure faster completion.

    The studio offers custom scenes, poses, and habitat displays and provides field care tips to help you preserve trophies before mounting.


    What Customers Say

    4(5 reviews)
    Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

    Reviewers consistently praise the high quality of the taxidermy, noting strong attention to detail, creativity in mount styles, and mounts they are proud of years later.

    Customers describe Darrin as friendly and very helpful, with some planning to use this shop as their go-to taxidermist.

    Reviews mention reasonable turnaround times and long-term satisfaction with completed mounts, though overall review volume is limited.


    Find Out More

    The studio is based in Van Meter, Iowa, about 20 miles west of Des Moines, serving hunters and anglers from the surrounding region.

    You can contact Badger Creek Taxidermy Darrin Roberts directly or visit their Facebook page to discuss your next mount and delivery details.

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