Clearwater Taxidermy Studio

They work on big game, small game, carnivores, and birds, and they are currently not accepting fish.

You can choose from shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, European skulls, bird mounts, rugs, and other presentation styles, with custom pedestal, base, and habitat options.

Crystal graduated from the Northwest Iowa School of Taxidermy and continues her education through seminars, competitions, forums, books, and active involvement in the State Taxidermy Association.

The studio emphasizes competition-level craftsmanship, artistic foundations, and a passion for the outdoors, hunting, and fishing to deliver realistic, detailed mounts.

Clearwater Taxidermy Studio publishes a detailed price list, with example pricing such as $1,100 for deer and pronghorn shoulder mounts, bird mounts starting around $500 to $600, life-size small mammals starting around $1,800 to $2,500, European skull cleaning for common game in the mid-$100s to mid-$300s, rugs priced per linear foot, and tanning offered at per-foot or per-square-foot rates, plus custom charges for options like open mouths, pedestals, antler work, and habitat.

All prices are noted as subject to change, and the studio encourages you to contact them directly for current pricing and timing since specific turnaround estimates are not provided.

Additional services include rugs, tanning, freeze-dry antler work, antler repair, detachable antlers, custom manikin alterations, habitat and base design, and European skull cleaning with beetle cleaning and optional plaques or panels.