TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Tallapoosa, Georgia
Bud Jones Taxidermy & Decorating is a taxidermy studio located in Tallapoosa, Georgia, handling work for hunters, museums, decorators, and other clients.
The studio operates full time and is known for taking on very large and complex projects, from big game to detailed replicas and decorative commissions.
They function as a full-service shop, working on North American and African game as well as fish, birds, reptiles, rugs, and custom reproductions.
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, reptiles, exotics, and prehistoric replicas for both private and institutional clients.
Available mount styles include full-body mounts, bird mounts, rugs, and custom reproductions, along with restoration and conservation work for existing pieces.
Founder Bud Jones began doing taxidermy in 1946 and has operated full time since 1972, bringing decades of experience and a biology background to the studio’s work.
Their portfolio includes museum-quality exhibits and life-size mounts such as African big game and prehistoric replicas, reflecting an emphasis on high-end, realistic presentation.
Pricing is not listed; you are encouraged to request a quote by providing the species, size, desired pose, and any special instructions, with reviews noting reasonable prices for lifelike work but one complaint about a non-refundable deposit.
Reviews and profile information do not provide clear details about typical turnaround times or scheduling.
The studio also produces rugs, museum exhibits, restorations and conservation, western decorative art and décor for commercial spaces, finished mounts for sale, and custom display pieces.
Most reviewers strongly praise the quality and realism of the mounts, describing the work as beautiful, artistic, and among the best they have seen, with one negative review about a fish mount’s finish.
Customers frequently highlight the friendly, family atmosphere and warm, welcoming service, though one reviewer reports a poor interaction when dissatisfied with a job.
Reviews do not consistently address reliability or turnaround, but they do note a non-refundable deposit policy that led to one strongly critical comment.
The studio is based in Tallapoosa, Georgia, and serves hunters, museums, and decorators across the region from its Hwy. 120 East location.
You can contact the shop during posted business hours to discuss your project details, request a quote, or plan an in-person visit.
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