TaxidermyXBur Oak Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Columbia, Missouri
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Birds
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ExoticAbout Bur Oak Taxidermy
Bur Oak Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Columbia, Missouri, founded by avid outdoorsman Tanner Craig to preserve hunting and fishing memories.
The studio focuses on professional, high-quality taxidermy for mammals, birds, and soft-tanned hides, treating each trophy as a piece of art that tells a story.
They provide full-service work across big game, small mammals, birds, and fish for hunters and anglers in Mid-Missouri.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Pronghorn
- • Antelope
- • Elk
fish
birds
- • Turkey
- • Ducks
- • Geese
- • Pheasants
- • Quail
- • Dove
small game
- • Coyote
- • Bobcat
- • Fox
- • Mink
- • Raccoon
- • Otter
exotic
- • Axis deer
Animal Mount Details
Bur Oak Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, fish, and soft-tanned hides.
Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European mounts, bird mounts, skull work, and turkey fan displays, with options for custom habitats and bases.
Founder Tanner Craig is a lifelong hunter and fisherman trained by an expert taxidermist, and he applies extensive field experience to create realistic mounts.
The studio emphasizes attention to detail, realism, and natural, artistic presentation so your mount looks lifelike and well preserved.
Pricing & Turnaround
They publish detailed price charts for birds, big game, small mammals, and soft tans, with example pricing such as $775 for a whitetail shoulder mount, $1,500 for an elk shoulder mount, and $500 for many life-size bird mounts, plus clearly noted extra fees for special bases, habitats, poses, and optional skinning.
Reviews note fast, reasonable turnaround and quick completion of mounts, though specific timeframes are not listed.
Additional services include soft-tan hide work, skull cleaning, habitat bases, custom habitat scenes, and turkey fan mounts on plaques.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the quality and realism, calling the craftsmanship world-class, fabulous, and saying mounts turned out great or perfect across deer, European mounts, and waterfowl.
Customers describe service as excellent, highlighting that Tanner is easy to work with, responsive, and makes them feel like family, with many planning to return and refer friends and relatives.
Reviews repeatedly mention fast, reliable turnaround and strong overall value, with at least one customer noting the work is worth every penny.
Find Out More
Bur Oak Taxidermy operates in Columbia, Missouri, serving hunters and anglers across Mid-Missouri.
You can review their price charts and then contact the studio directly to confirm current pricing, discuss your specific animal and mount style, and arrange drop-off.
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