TaxidermyXDown Range Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Gladwin, Michigan
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ExoticAbout Down Range Taxidermy
Down Range Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Gladwin, Michigan, owned and operated by veteran hunter and retired U.S. Air Force member Tony Tardugno.
The studio offers custom mounts and rugs with a focus on tailoring each piece to what you want and inviting you to follow the progress.
Down Range Taxidermy primarily provides full-service big game taxidermy with additional work on select birds and other mammals.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Moose
- • Caribou
- • Black bear
- • Grizzly bear
- • Dall sheep
- • Mountain goat
birds
- • Turkey
small game
- • Badger
reptiles
exotic
- • African mammals
Animal Mount Details
The studio works on a broad range of big game, small game, birds, and other mammals, including both North American and African species.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, and rugs, with custom compositions available.
Tony began his taxidermy career at Tall Tales Taxidermy in Anchorage, Alaska, founded Down Range Taxidermy in 2012, and brings decades of hunting experience and 26 years of military service to his work.
He emphasizes meticulous, detailed craftsmanship and uses natural, custom poses that often exceed customer expectations.
Pricing & Turnaround
Reviews describe pricing as fair and more than fair for the workmanship, and you are encouraged to contact the studio directly to discuss specific projects and costs.
Customers consistently note that mounts are finished in a timely manner, with some calling the turnaround time amazing and praising clear updates on progress.
The studio also offers custom rugs and can create habitat-style, one-of-a-kind displays based on your preferences.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently describe the mounts as outstanding, high quality, and often better than they expected across multiple types of game.
Customers highlight excellent, down-to-earth service, saying Tony is super friendly, professional, and keeps them informed throughout the process.
Reviews praise the reliable turnaround, good communication about any complications, and note strong repeat business and referrals from satisfied hunters.
Find Out More
Down Range Taxidermy operates at 949 Ritchie Road in Gladwin, Michigan, serving local and visiting hunters from Michigan and beyond.
You can visit the studio during normal business hours or contact Tony directly to discuss your next mount and review examples of his work, including those shared on Facebook.
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