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Taxidermist in Devils Lake, North Dakota
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ExoticAbout Devils Lake Taxidermy
Devils Lake Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, run by Kevin and Rika Koeshall and also known as KD Taxidermy.
Founded in 1987, they operate as a full-service studio handling trophies from North America, Africa, New Zealand, and beyond.
They pair their taxidermy work with worldwide hunt booking through Koeshall's World Hunting Adventures LLC, managing trophies from the hunt through shipping and mounting.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Bison
- • Caribou
- • Dall sheep
- • Marco polo sheep
- • Moose
birds
- • Turkey
small game
- • Beaver
- • Bobcat
- • Coyote
- • Fisher
- • Fox
- • Otter
exotic
- • Axis deer
- • Blackbuck
- • African lions
- • Black wildebeest
- • Blesbok
- • Blue wildebeest
Animal Mount Details
They focus on big game shoulder mounts along with birds, fish, and small mammals, including extensive work on African, North American, and New Zealand species.
You can choose from shoulder mounts and bird mounts, with options for custom habitat bases and full trophy-room layouts.
With roots going back to 1987, the studio brings over 30 years of professional taxidermy and hunting experience, including master-level African safari expertise.
They emphasize a no-nonsense, honest approach and use commercial tanning, premium mannikins, and competition-grade supplies to produce durable, realistic mounts designed to last for generations.
Pricing & Turnaround
They publish a detailed 2022/23 pricelist and stress that they use top-end materials so you get strong long-term value for your investment.
For current pricing or project details, you should contact the studio directly, as no specific turnaround times are listed.
In addition to taxidermy, they offer complete safari and hunt booking, travel and insurance guidance, trophy shipping coordination, custom trophy-room design, and access to lodging through Devils Lake Sportsman's Lodge.
What Customers Say
Online reviews are few but include strong praise for beautiful, high-quality work and preserved trophies.
Service feedback is mixed, with one reviewer highly recommending the studio and another reporting a very negative experience with phone etiquette and willingness to help.
Reviewers do not mention pricing or turnaround times, so there is limited public information on reliability or scheduling.
Find Out More
Located in Devils Lake, North Dakota, they serve hunters across North America and internationally, especially those pursuing African and other destination hunts.
To plan your mount or discuss an upcoming hunt, visit their website or contact Devils Lake Taxidermy directly for details and current availability.
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