Crider's Taxidermy

They work on big game, small game, predators, and a broad variety of birds, with no clear emphasis on fish or pets.

Available options include shoulder mounts, full body mounts, European-style skull mounts, antler and rack mounts, bird mounts, and other specialty mount configurations.

With over 40 years of experience and clients from 42 states, the Virgin Islands, and Mexico, Crider's Taxidermy is a long-running, established studio.

Customer reviews highlight excellent, detailed work with artistic use of driftwood and mounts that many describe as some of the best they have seen.

They publish detailed price lists by species and mount type and emphasize keeping prices at a level the average hunter can afford, with example shoulder mounts like deer and antelope heads around $700 and larger big game such as elk and caribou around $900.

The studio focuses on fast turnaround by only accepting as many mounts as can be completed within one year and requires pickup within 30 days of notification, though reviews note that some pieces may still involve a wait that customers feel is worth the quality.

They offer custom habitat bases, some freeze-dry work, and extras such as European skull mounts, rack mounts, capes for sale or purchase, antler repairs, and related add-ons.