TaxidermyXEmersons Taxidermy LLC
Taxidermist in Dry Ridge, Kentucky
Big Game
Birds
Small Game
Reptiles
ExoticAbout Emersons Taxidermy LLC
Emersons Taxidermy LLC is a taxidermy studio located in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, operating by appointment only for custom work.
The studio offers custom mounting and in-house tanning services for hunters and clients from multiple states as well as Africa.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Bear
- • Whitetail deer
birds
- • Turkey
small game
- • Squirrel
reptiles
exotic
Animal Mount Details
They primarily focus on big game such as whitetail deer, along with small game, turkeys, fur-bearing animals, exotics, reptiles, and other African trophies.
Their work includes shoulder and pedestal-style mounts, supported by in-house tanning for specimens intended for mounting.
Owner Doug Emerson began mounting animals in 1980 and formally started Emerson's Taxidermy in 2020, bringing decades of hands-on experience to the studio.
Reviews describe the mounts as phenomenal and extremely detailed, highlighting a focus on realism and craftsmanship.
Pricing & Turnaround
For 2024, whitetail deer shoulder mounts are listed at $750 and pedestal mounts at $850, with a 50% deposit required and other pricing available directly from the studio.
Work is scheduled by appointment, with weekday drop-offs after 3:00 p.m. and weekends available when the owner is not out hunting, and no specific completion timelines are stated.
They provide in-house tanning for fur, exotic species, and reptiles intended for mounting.
What Customers Say
Customers report phenomenal, highly detailed mounts that suggest strong quality and realism.
Reviewers describe Doug as a great guy, indicating a positive, personal customer experience.
With only a few reviews and no comments on timing, there is limited public feedback about turnaround or scheduling reliability.
Find Out More
Located in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, the studio serves local hunters and clients sending animals from various U.S. states and Africa.
You should call or text ahead to schedule an appointment and confirm drop-off times before bringing in your trophy.
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