TaxidermyXDale Selby's Wildlife Taxidermy Studio
Taxidermist in Nicollet, Minnesota
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ExoticAbout Dale Selby's Wildlife Taxidermy Studio
Dale Selby's Wildlife Taxidermy Studio is a taxidermy studio located in Nicollet, Minnesota operated by taxidermist Dale Selby.
The studio focuses on designing each mount as a unique wildlife experience with quality first to help you preserve lasting memories.
They offer custom work across big game, fish, birds, African game, and other wildlife.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Mule deer
- • Black bear
- • White bear
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mountain lion
- • Sheep
fish
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Canada geese
- • Ducks
- • Snow geese
- • Turkey
- • Rock ptarmigan or similar upland bird
- • Pheasants
small game
exotic
- • African game
- • Cape buffalo
- • Lion
- • Warthog
- • Elephant
- • Zebra
Animal Mount Details
The studio works on big game, birds, fish, small mammals, and African and other exotic game.
You can choose from shoulder and game head mounts, full-body mounts, and dedicated bird mounts.
Selby Wildlife highlights competition-level craftsmanship, including a world taxidermy competition first-place win with a black bear.
Reviews praise the studio’s attention to detail, realism, and overall quality, often calling the work some of the finest around.
Pricing & Turnaround
Customers consistently describe pricing as fair, competitive, and a strong value for the level of craftsmanship, with Euro mounts noted at $95 in at least one review.
Reviews mention very fast turnaround on some projects, including a Euro mount completed in about four days, and no recurring complaints about delays.
The studio provides detailed trophy care guidance, including caping and skinning instructions, and offers consulting or educational support on proper preparation.
What Customers Say
Reviewers overwhelmingly commend the quality, calling the mounts top notch, highly realistic, and among the best available for whitetails, waterfowl, skulls, and big game.
Customers describe Dale and his team as honest, knowledgeable, and personable, noting clear explanations, responsive communication, and long-term relationships with repeat clients.
Reviews highlight reliable work, positive experiences with turnaround time, and a strong reputation built over decades, with only rare isolated concerns about specific skull paint work.
Find Out More
The studio is located at 221 Cedar St., Nicollet, MN 56074-0424 and serves hunters and anglers from Nicollet and the surrounding Minnesota region.
You can call during posted hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, to discuss your trophy, ask preparation questions, or set an appointment before visiting.
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