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    Rapid City, South Dakota

    Dakota Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Rapid City, South Dakota

    4.8 (5 reviews)
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    About Dakota Taxidermy

    Dakota Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Rapid City, South Dakota, operated by Steve Ryan and focused on producing quality, durable mounts.

    You can bring a range of game to a full-time studio that emphasizes craftsmanship intended to last a lifetime with proper care.

    Their work covers big game, fish, and birds, with hides professionally tanned by an outside tannery.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Antelope
    • Whitetail deer
    • Mule deer
    • Elk

    fish


      birds

      • Pheasants

      Animal Mount Details

      They handle big game, small game, fish, and birds as a full-service taxidermy shop.

      You can choose from shoulder mounts, wall pedestal-style mounts, horn mounts, and fish displayed on wood with habitat.

      Steve Ryan brings over 25 years of experience providing taxidermy services at what the studio describes as reasonable prices.

      The shop focuses on detailed, long-lasting mounts, using professionally tanned hides to support lifetime durability with proper care.


      Pricing & Turnaround

      They publish a detailed price list with set prices for many mounts, including tiered pricing based on turnaround speed, and require a 50% deposit before work starts.

      Shoulder and wall pedestal mounts for antelope, whitetail, and mule deer offer standard turnaround of up to a year or a quicker 4–6 month option at a higher price, while overall timing can vary due to outside tanning.

      The studio offers horn mounts and fish on wood with custom habitat bases.


      What Customers Say

      4.8(5 reviews)
      Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

      Reviewers describe the quality of the work as excellent, calling it the best taxidermy in town and specifically praising the fish and big game mounts.

      Comments suggest attentive care for customers’ taxidermy needs and a positive overall service experience.

      Reviews do not provide consistent detail on turnaround times or scheduling reliability, and no one comments directly on pricing value.


      Find Out More

      Dakota Taxidermy operates at 931 E Tallent St in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving hunters and anglers in Rapid City and the surrounding region.

      You can call the studio at 605-390-3895 to review pricing, discuss your specific mount, and confirm current turnaround options.

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