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Taxidermist in Springfield, Missouri
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Bauer Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Springfield, Missouri serving the area from its shop in Ava, Missouri.
Owner and taxidermist Tom Bauer runs a long-established, full-time studio that offers a full line of taxidermy services and custom work.
They position themselves as “Springfield Missouri’s finest” and focus on creating custom works of art rather than average commercial mounts.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Elk
- • Moose
- • Bear
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Turkey
- • Ducks
- • Pheasants
small game
- • Coyote
reptiles
Animal Mount Details
Bauer Taxidermy works on big game, small game mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish, including recreations and reproductions.
They offer life-size mounts, shoulder and game head mounts, European mounts, bird and fish pieces, tanning, restoration, and custom habitat work.
Tom Bauer has been in business for over 30 years and studied at the Northwest School of Taxidermy, with work showcased in museums around the Springfield area.
The studio emphasizes in-house craftsmanship, often making their own forms, tanning hides, and casting, molding, and sculpting to achieve detailed, realistic, custom pieces.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing is provided directly by Tom, and they ask you to contact the studio for specific quotes, with all mounts backed by a lifetime guarantee.
They state a six-month turnaround on all mounts, which reviewers confirm as quick and consistent with their experiences.
They provide custom habitat bases, pickup and drop-off service in Springfield, and other specialized recreation and reproduction work.
What Customers Say
Reviews are largely positive about quality, noting great workmanship, strong attention to detail, and very good overall results, with one complaint about a deer mount’s neck proportions.
Customers describe the service as helpful and attentive, appreciating guidance through the selection process and Tom’s focus on details.
Reviewers highlight reliable, fast turnaround and competitive pricing, and several regard Bauer Taxidermy as one of the best options in the Springfield area, though the total number of reviews is still limited.
Find Out More
Bauer Taxidermy serves Springfield, Missouri and the surrounding region from its shop at 27091 State Hwy N, Ava, MO 65608, with pickup and drop-off available in Springfield.
To move forward, contact Tom Bauer directly to discuss your project, confirm pricing, and schedule delivery or pickup of your trophy.
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