Eells Taxidermy

The studio primarily works on big game and small game mammals, offering options for shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, skull and European work, antlers on panels, and rugs.

You can choose from shoulder, half, three-quarter, and full-body mounts, as well as European mounts, antler panels, and fur rugs with full head mounts.

Eells Taxidermy has been in business for over 40 years, begun by Loren Eells and continued by Chet and his family, who describe taxidermy as their lifelong work.

They emphasize attention to detail, natural appearance, and high standards, working long hours to deliver realistic trophies that reflect a hunter’s perspective.

They publish a detailed price list with individually priced services and position their work as high quality at reasonable rates, with example prices such as around $695 for a deer shoulder mount, $1,300–$1,500 for an elk shoulder mount, and $3,300–$4,000 for many full life-size mounts.

Deposits are required on mounts and rugs, additional charges may apply for repairs, altered forms, and bases, and customers must pick up completed work within 30 days to avoid storage fees or possible sale of the item.

They also offer skinning and tanning services, antlers-on-panel displays, and fur rugs with felt backing and padding.