Dead On Taxidermy

Dead On Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, fish, global and exotic species, as well as European mounts and hides/tanning.

You can choose from shoulder, full-body, European, horn-plaque, rug, and custom habitat mounts.

Owner and lead taxidermist James Olson launched Dead On Taxidermy in summer 2022 after formal training at the Pro Mount School of Taxidermy and years of hunting and fishing in Montana.

Reviews highlight clean, professional, and highly detailed work that often exceeds expectations across both new mounts and restorations.

They publish detailed price lists for all major services, require a 50% deposit before tanning, start custom habitat at $150, and offer fair-market pricing by inquiry for global and exotic animals, with a 3% card fee on invoices of $1,000 or more beginning April 1, 2025.

You can expect estimated timelines of 12–18 months for shoulder and life-size mounts, about 5 months for European mounts, and 5–9 months for tanned capes and hides, with reviewers noting projects are often completed on or ahead of schedule.

The studio also offers custom habitat bases, rugs, out-of-state prep, mentorship for assistants, and finished mounts and branded apparel for sale.