TaxidermyXBob's Wildlife Taxidermy Studio
Taxidermist in Fresno, California
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
Reptiles
ExoticAbout Bob's Wildlife Taxidermy Studio
Bob's Wildlife Taxidermy Studio is a taxidermy studio located in Fresno, California that operates multiple locations across the state, with additional facilities in Grass Valley, Costa Mesa, and San Diego.
They run a complete, award‑winning studio that assigns each project to the staff member most qualified for that type of game.
The studio functions as a full‑service operation handling work from local and international hunters and pet owners.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Blacktail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Elk
- • Bear
fish
- • Fish Replicas
birds
- • Turkey
- • Ducks
- • Pheasants
- • Geese
small game
reptiles
exotic
- • African big game
- • African stuff
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, pets, and reptiles, including both North American and African species and life‑size pieces.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full‑body mounts, bird mounts, game‑head mounts, and rugs, with fish work focused on realistic replica mounts.
The team brings taxidermy experience dating back to 1963, with multiple long‑time specialists whose backgrounds span birds, fish, African big game, and North American big game.
They emphasize award‑winning quality, realistic detail, and assigning each trophy to a specialist in that type of animal.
Pricing & Turnaround
They state that their specialized, award‑winning staff allows them to offer high quality at a fair price, and they encourage you to contact the studio for current pricing.
Turnaround times vary by project; one reviewer praises fast turnaround, while another notes waiting about eight months for a rattlesnake mount.
They offer rugs, commercial or showpiece display work such as waterfowl dioramas, and use their Costa Mesa facility as a West Coast receiving station for imported trophies from around the world.
What Customers Say
Reviews about quality are mixed: many customers highlight beautiful, top‑notch mounts for birds, fish, and pets, while a few report disappointing color and long‑term appearance on certain fish and reptile pieces.
Most reviewers describe Bob as polite, caring, and wonderful to work with, though a few felt their concerns about finished work were not fully resolved.
Comments on reliability and timing are limited but mixed, with some praising turnaround and others noting lengthy waits for specific mounts.
Find Out More
They are based in Fresno, California, with additional locations in Grass Valley, Costa Mesa, and San Diego, and can receive trophies from anywhere in the world through their West Coast receiving station.
Contact Bob's Wildlife Taxidermy Studio directly to discuss your species, preferred mount style, field preparation, and to arrange delivery to the most convenient California location.
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