Coble Taxidermy

They work on big game, small game, birds, and fish, including both traditional mounts and euro-style work.

Available mount styles include shoulder and head mounts, full-body mounts, European mounts, fish skin mounts and replicas, bird mounts, rugs, and custom habitat bases.

Russell has practiced taxidermy since 1982, learning from his father and refining his skills through ongoing classes, seminars, competitions, and membership in the Virginia Taxidermy Association.

He emphasizes modern techniques, realistic poses, and careful attention to detail so your trophies look as they did in the wild.

Coble Taxidermy provides detailed, itemized pricing, such as deer and bear shoulder mounts at $800, bear half-size mounts at $2,500, bear life-size mounts starting at $4,000, turkeys at $1,500, ducks at $450, and fish priced per inch ($27.50 for skin mounts and $33.00 for replicas), with extra charges for open-mouth work and habitat and some small game priced by quote.

Reviewers note that pricing feels reasonable for the level of craftsmanship, and they describe turnaround as timely, with Russell sticking to deadlines and completing mounts quickly while maintaining quality.

The studio also offers bear rugs, negotiable custom habitat and display work, and shares its expertise through taxidermy instruction and seminars.