TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Neillsville, Wisconsin
Badgerland Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Neillsville, Wisconsin, owned and operated by Brian Kunze as a licensed and insured shop.
The studio focuses on high-quality, award‑winning work for hunters and anglers, offering everything from shoulder mounts and life-size mammals to fish, birds, rugs, antler mounts, and European skulls.
They work on big game, small game, birds, and fish, with options for both traditional skin mounts and replicas where applicable.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, rugs, antler and European mounts, and fish skin or replica mounts, with habitat bases available for more custom displays.
Badgerland Taxidermy has operated since 2004, and Brian completed professional training in life-size mammals, birds, and fish at the American Institute of Taxidermy.
Brian emphasizes detailed, realistic work and treats every customer’s trophy as if it were his own, including offering official Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett scoring for serious trophy hunters.
The studio publishes detailed, itemized pricing for most services, with example rates such as around $4,000 for a life-size black bear, $825 for a deer shoulder mount, fish starting at about $20–22 per inch, and options like cash discounts for prompt payment and add-on charges for open-mouth mounts, habitat, and specialty poses.
Most mounts have an approximate 12‑month turnaround, and the shop will notify you when your order is complete, with storage and finance charges applying to items left more than 30 days after completion.
They also offer rugs, soft tans, freeze‑dry work for small mammals and birds, custom bases and habitat displays, and official Pope & Young and Boone & Crockett scoring.
Reviewers consistently praise the mounts as excellent, detailed, and high quality, with several calling Brian an artist and saying they could not be happier with the results.
Customers describe Brian as friendly, professional, trustworthy, and very helpful, noting that he clearly explains options and treats clients well.
Reviews mention reasonable turnaround and strong trust, with many repeat customers bringing him a wide variety of trophies, though specific timing comments are limited.
The studio is located in rural Neillsville, Wisconsin, serving hunters and anglers from the surrounding region.
You should call ahead during weekday business hours to discuss your project, confirm current pricing and turnaround, and arrange a visit or drop‑off.
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