Piqua, Ohio

Busse Rick

Taxidermist in Piqua, Ohio

5 (20 reviews)

Big Game

Exotic

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About Busse Rick

Busse Rick is a taxidermy studio located in Piqua, Ohio that operates as Rick Busse’s Wildlife Studio, combining master-level taxidermy with professional wildlife photography.

Master Taxidermist Rick Busse and his family-run studio focus on high-end work and are especially well known for mounting some of the most famous whitetail bucks in the Midwest and beyond.

The studio primarily centers on big-game trophies, especially whitetail deer and notable bucks, with additional focus on exotic and safari animals.

Animal Mount Types

big game

• Whitetail deer
• Grizzly bear

exotic

• Exotic species
• African safari trophies

Animal Mount Details

They work mainly on big game and trophy deer, along with some exotic and safari species, and select large predators.

You can choose from shoulder mounts and full-body mounts, with custom options guided by Rick’s experience with high-profile trophies.

Rick is a Master Taxidermist with a long track record of mounting many of Ohio’s and the world’s biggest and most famous whitetail bucks, supported by extensive publication and display credits.

Reviews and industry testimonials describe his work as world-class, artistic, and highly detailed, with careful handling of trophies and capes.

Pricing & Turnaround

The studio does not list set prices and encourages you to contact them directly, but Rick will weigh and rough score deer at no charge and may offer credit or cash for capes even if you do not order a shoulder mount.

Reviews provide little concrete information on turnaround times, with only an occasional mention of work being completed over the following year.

In addition to taxidermy, the studio offers professional wildlife photography, field photo shoots to help get trophy bucks on magazine covers, and related support for showcasing your mounts.

What Customers Say

5(20 reviews)

Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

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Customers consistently praise the quality as world-class and top-notch, especially for deer and buck mounts and overall artistry.

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They describe Rick as friendly, professional, highly knowledgeable, and someone who goes above and beyond while making visits enjoyable for families.

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Reviews highlight strong trust and repeat business, with many hunters saying they would not use anyone else, though they offer limited detail about specific turnaround reliability.

Find Out More

The studio is based in Piqua, Ohio and serves hunters and trophy owners from across Ohio and the broader Midwest who seek high-end big-game and whitetail work.

You can contact the studio directly to discuss your trophy, plan how to bring in your animal so Rick can cape it properly, or arrange taxidermy and photography services for upcoming hunts or safaris.

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