TaxidermyXCreative Concepts Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Jessup, Maryland
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
Reptiles
ExoticAbout Creative Concepts Taxidermy
Creative Concepts Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Jessup, Maryland, led by owner and lead artist John George in a full-scale, art-focused workspace and showroom.
You can expect custom, one-of-a-kind mounts with an emphasis on lifesize work, creative pedestals, and habitat design that preserve and showcase your hunting memories.
The studio operates as a full-service shop handling trophies from around the world, with particular focus on African, Asian, and North American big game.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Deer
- • North american wild sheep
- • Elk
fish
birds
- • Turkey
small game
reptiles
exotic
- • Female lion
- • Male lion
- • Leopard from mozambique
- • Gemsbok
Animal Mount Details
They work on a wide range of mammals, reptiles, and fish, with a strong emphasis on big game, dangerous game, and international trophies.
Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, and custom floor and wall pedestals integrated into detailed habitat displays.
John George brings over 32 years of taxidermy experience, including more than 27 years focused on African and dangerous game, and has mounted animals from all over the world.
They stress anatomical accuracy, realistic poses, and habitat settings tailored to the animal’s origin to deliver museum-level, artistic taxidermy.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing is project-specific, reflecting species, size, pose, and habitat design, and they encourage you to contact the studio to discuss your mount and get an estimate.
They state a general goal of about 8 months from deposit for most work, with deer shoulder mounts typically completed within 6 months, and reviews often note quick or faster-than-expected turnaround.
The studio designs custom habitats and showroom-style displays with elements like rock mountains, waterfalls, and murals, and can assist with overseas trophy shipping and customs via BWI Airport.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the lifelike, artistic quality of the mounts, often describing the work as museum- or Smithsonian-level and noting that pieces still look alive decades later.
Customers describe service as professional, honest, and highly accommodating, highlighting clear communication, design guidance, and especially respectful handling of memorial pet projects.
Feedback on reliability is strongly positive, with many mentioning quick or timely completion—sometimes sooner than promised—and only rare notes about unanswered emails.
Find Out More
Creative Concepts Taxidermy is based in Jessup, Maryland, about 10 minutes from Baltimore–Washington International Airport, and regularly serves hunters with trophies from Africa, Asia, North America, and beyond.
You can reach out directly to discuss your project, timelines, and shipping or delivery options, and arrange a visit to see the studio and showroom in person.
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