TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Lisbon Falls, Maine
Dick's Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Lisbon Falls, Maine, owned and operated by master taxidermist Dick Galgovitch.
The studio offers full-service taxidermy with life-size mounts, game heads, birds, fish, pets, and artistic custom pieces for North American, African, European, and exotic trophies.
You can bring new trophies for mounting or work with them on repairs, refurbishing, and appraisals backed by federal and state licensing and insured, award-winning work.
They work on big and small game, birds, fish, pets, and a wide range of exotics from multiple continents.
Available mount styles include shoulder and game head mounts, full-body mounts, bird and fish skin mounts, fish replicas, and custom habitat bases.
Dick brings roughly 20–21 years of experience as a master taxidermist and avid outdoorsman with deep knowledge of native wildlife and habitats.
The studio emphasizes creative, detailed, competition-level work, with pieces displayed in high-profile venues such as the Smithsonian Museum.
Pricing is not listed online; they request a partial payment when hides are dropped off and encourage you to call for specific quotes, shipping tags, and preservation instructions.
You can expect mounts to be completed about 9–12 months after the shop receives your trophy, with reviewers noting good turnaround and value.
Additional services include freeze-dry work for pets, skin and reproduction fish mounts, fire and smoke damage repairs, refurbishing, insurance appraisals, professional tanning, trophy brokerage support through U.S. customs, commercial and competition mounts, and finished mounts and pelts for sale.
Reviewers consistently describe the mounts as excellent, detailed, lifelike, and some of the best work available.
Customers highlight friendly, personable service and note that Dick takes time to talk, explain the process, and share field stories.
Reviews mention reasonable pricing, great turnaround, strong local reputation, and frequent recommendations for big game work like moose and deer.
The studio is based in Lisbon Falls, Maine, and serves hunters and anglers from the surrounding region and beyond, including those returning trophies through U.S. customs.
Call Dick's Taxidermy to discuss your project, arrange shipping tags, get care instructions from the field, or plan a visit to the shop.
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