Bucktails Taxidermy & Antler

Bucktails Taxidermy & Antler works on big game, birds, and fish, and also offers antler-focused and skull-based pieces.

Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, skull and European-style work, open-mouth rugs, replica fish, antler-on-panel displays, and decorative Art Deco skull treatments.

Established in 1990, owner Brian Soucie brings over three decades of hunting, fishing, and competition experience to every project.

He emphasizes lifelike, artistic mounts with natural presentation and aims for 100% customer satisfaction.

They publish detailed, itemized pricing with examples such as bird mounts around $700–$1,500, big game shoulder mounts starting around $1,100 and up, replica fish at $40 per inch, and rugs and tanning priced by species and size, with most work requiring a 50% deposit and certain services needing 100% upfront payment.

Reviews note that work is completed in a timely manner and that Bucktails can accommodate expedited schedules, though exact turnaround times vary by project and season.

Additional services include hair-on tanning, open-mouth rugs, antler repair and velvet work, restoration and remount-style repairs, custom rock and habitat bases, cold meat storage, wildlife home décor such as chandeliers and lamps, and occasional finished mounts and décor offered for sale.