TaxidermyXCedar River Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Orchard, Iowa
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout Cedar River Taxidermy
Cedar River Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Orchard, Iowa, offering full-service, customized mounts for everything from fish to life-size big game from around the globe.
They focus on turning trophies and memories into unique works of art with species-specific habitat scenes and hardwood bases.
Animal Mount Types
big game
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
small game
- • Fox
exotic
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, and fish, with birds specifically highlighted as a specialty and the capability to handle even large exotics.
Available mount styles include shoulder, pedestal, half- and full-body mounts, rugs, bird mounts, European skull and antler mounts, and custom habitat presentations.
Owner Andy Sadler has practiced taxidermy continuously since graduating from the Northwest Iowa School of Taxidermy in 2001 and has been an Iowa Taxidermy Association member since 2002.
They emphasize detailed, realistic craftsmanship, using natural materials and carefully designed habitat scenes to match each species and setting.
Pricing & Turnaround
They provide a published price list for taxidermy work and clearly list prices for 360 Hunting Blinds and towers, and they encourage you to contact the studio for specific taxidermy quotes.
Reviews do not provide clear information about turnaround times, so you should ask about current completion estimates when you book your project.
In addition to mounts, they offer rugs, custom hardwood habitat bases and dioramas, commercial and institutional displays, novelty items like a custom coon-skin teddy bear, and 360 Hunting Blinds and towers for sale.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the quality and realism of the mounts, especially fish work, noting vivid, real-to-life results that exceed expectations.
Customers describe the service as helpful and accommodating, highlighting that the shop was willing to take on projects others would not and provided useful guidance.
Reviews do not mention turnaround time in detail, but several customers say they plan to return, and overall sentiment from 21 reviews is strongly positive.
Find Out More
Cedar River Taxidermy operates from 3230 Rampart Ave in Orchard, Iowa, serving hunters and clients locally, from out of state, and even institutional customers like a county conservation department.
You can contact the studio directly to discuss your trophy, review habitat and mount options, and confirm current pricing and timelines before you visit or ship your specimen.
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