Grafton, Wisconsin

Bucky's Taxidermy LLC

Taxidermist in Grafton, Wisconsin

4.5 (33 reviews)

Big Game

Exotic

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About Bucky's Taxidermy LLC

Bucky's Taxidermy LLC is a taxidermy studio located in Grafton, Wisconsin, owned and operated by award-winning Master Taxidermist Jeff Knapp.

The studio serves hunters and collectors across Wisconsin and the U.S., offering custom work on whitetails, big game, exotics, and African animals.

They focus on high-end, museum-quality big game taxidermy that blends science, skill, and artistry to honor each hunt, from first bucks to once-in-a-lifetime safari trophies.

Animal Mount Types

big game

• White tailed deer
• Whitetail deer
• Elk
• Moose

exotic

• African wildlife
• Kudu
• Impala
• Exotic species

Animal Mount Details

Bucky's Taxidermy LLC works on big game, white-tailed deer, bears, North American game, African animals, and other exotic species.

They offer custom shoulder, pedestal, European, full-body, rug, and skull-style mounts designed around your specific trophy and vision.

Jeff Knapp is a Master Taxidermist with over 40 years of experience, trained under renowned taxidermist Joe Meder, and has mounted world record animals including The Missouri Monarch.

The studio emphasizes lifelike, true-to-life detail and realism, with a reputation for world-class craftsmanship on high-profile trophies.

Pricing & Turnaround

Pricing is handled through custom estimates based on your trophy, chosen style, and vision, and they invite you to send photos and details for a tailored quote.

They highlight excellent service and timely delivery and encourage you to book a consultation early to secure a place in the queue, though specific turnaround times vary and are not guaranteed.

They also create bear rugs and skull displays and offer a skullery focused on European mounts, with finished work showcased on their Facebook page.

What Customers Say

4.5(33 reviews)

Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

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Most reviewers praise the mounts as world-class, lifelike, and durable over many years, though a few recent reviews report serious quality issues and inconsistent results on certain pieces.

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Service feedback is largely positive, describing Jeff and Kim as friendly, passionate, and providing personalized, outstanding customer care, with some criticism from isolated reviews about honesty and follow-up on problem mounts.

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Many long-time repeat customers mention efficient or on-time completion and have used the studio for decades, while a smaller number of reviewers report wait times of a year or more and dissatisfaction that led them to other taxidermists, so experiences with timing and reliability are mixed.

Find Out More

Bucky's Taxidermy LLC operates from Grafton, Wisconsin, and serves hunters and collectors throughout Wisconsin and across the United States.

To move forward, contact the studio directly—send photos and details of your trophy, call, or reach out via their Facebook page to discuss your project, request an estimate, and secure a spot in their schedule.

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