TaxidermyXDaves Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Willard, Utah
Big Game
Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout Daves Taxidermy
Daves Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Willard, Utah that focuses on high-end, lifelike mounts for serious hunters and collectors.
You work directly with Dave and a small, dedicated team that combines professional taxidermy skills, fine art training, and deep anatomical knowledge to emphasize bringing trophies back to life rather than simply mounting them.
The studio positions itself as a full-time, premium option and highlights its role as a leading choice for high-quality taxidermy in Utah.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Bear black
- • Bear grizzly
- • Buffalo
- • Caribou
- • Catalina goat
- • Deer
birds
- • Grouse
- • Quail
- • Pheasants
- • Ocellated turkey
small game
- • Bobcat
- • Coyote
- • Fox
- • Badger
- • Porcupine
- • Rabbit jack
exotic
- • African game
- • Exotic animals
- • Sheep mouflon
- • Blesbok
- • Bushbuck
- • Eland
Animal Mount Details
They handle a wide range of work across North American big game, small game, African game, exotics, and birds (excluding migratory birds).
Available options include shoulder mounts, full body mounts, pedestal-style mounts, European mounts, antler mounts, and related hide work.
Dave describes decades of experience as both a hunter and professional taxidermist, supported by a fine art background that informs anatomy, composition, and presentation.
They emphasize meticulous attention to detail, realistic anatomy, durable construction, and artistic, natural poses, aiming for world-class results across many species.
Pricing & Turnaround
Daves Taxidermy publishes detailed price lists by species and mount type, with example prices ranging from around $400 for certain birds to $1,200–$3,000+ for many North American head mounts and much higher for large African game and full body work.
Because turnaround times vary and reviews mention delays on some projects, you should contact the studio directly to confirm current schedules and expectations.
The studio also offers tanning at the owner’s risk, rug work with per‑foot and flat‑rate pricing, pedestal add-ons, and related hide and antler services.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the quality as excellent, artistic, and world‑class, with many long-term clients satisfied with the realism and craftsmanship across multiple mounts.
Feedback on service is mixed: many customers describe Dave and his family as friendly, welcoming, and informative, while a few report frustration with how a hide issue and follow-up communication were handled.
Several reviews highlight very slow turnaround, missed or shifting timelines, and limited updates on project status, so reliability on deadlines emerges as a recurring concern.
Find Out More
Daves Taxidermy operates from 374 N Main in Willard, Utah, serving hunters and collectors from the surrounding region and beyond.
Review their published price lists, then call or email the studio to discuss your specific species, mount style, pricing, and current turnaround before you commit.
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