TaxidermyXDan Martins Reflections of the wild Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Oakland, Maryland
Big Game
Fish
Birds
ExoticAbout Dan Martins Reflections of the wild Taxidermy
Dan Martins Reflections of the wild Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Oakland, Maryland, operating from a clean, modern, state-of-the-art 12,000 sq. ft. facility.
Owner Dan Martin personally oversees each piece, focusing on anatomical accuracy, gesture, expression, and realism while serving hunters from first trophies to full international safari collections.
The studio positions itself as a quality‑driven, full‑service operation that assists you before and after hunts, including domestic trips and full African safaris.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Grizzly bears
- • Sheep
fish
- • Fish Replicas
birds
- • Ducks
exotic
- • African game
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, predators, birds, fish (replicas), exotics, and African game, as well as full safari collections.
Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, bird mounts, fish replicas, and custom habitat bases and pedestals.
Dan and his staff bring extensive experience with North American game through complete African safaris, and Dan is described as a real wildlife artist who personally handles each trophy.
They emphasize “Quality not Quantity,” using up‑to‑date processes in a state‑of‑the‑art facility to produce lifelike mounts with strong realism and natural presentation.
Pricing & Turnaround
No specific pricing is listed, so you should contact the studio directly to discuss costs for your project.
While exact turnaround times are not published, they stress careful trophy care and offer pickup at their facility or personal delivery, crating, and shipping, with one reviewer noting a mount was completed in time for a requested birthday date.
They offer custom habitat bases and pedestal displays, assistance with prehunt planning for international trips, pickup and delivery with crating and shipping, and a connection to an African safari outfitter.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the quality and realism of the work, calling the mounts fantastic, awesome, very lifelike, and some of the best taxidermy around.
Customers describe Dan, his wife, and the team as friendly, knowledgeable, and top‑notch, noting that they answer questions quickly and genuinely care about clients’ interests.
Reviews suggest reliable, accommodating service, including meeting a specific deadline, with overall feedback strongly positive aside from one unexplained low rating.
Find Out More
The studio is located in Oakland, Maryland, serving hunters in the region as well as clients with national and international trophies and safari collections.
You can reach out directly to discuss your upcoming hunt or existing trophy, review options for mounts and habitats, and arrange drop‑off, pickup, delivery, or shipping.
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