TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Temple, Texas
Fin and Bones Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Temple, Texas, specializing in highly life-like fish mounts for anglers who want to preserve memorable catches.
The studio focuses on artistic realism and biological accuracy, using techniques like custom, species-specific fish eyes and individually detailed scales for both natural skin mounts and detailed reproductions.
They serve clients across the United States, Canada, and other countries.
Fin and Bones Taxidermy works exclusively on fish, offering both natural skin mounts and replica mounts.
You can choose from traditional skin mounts or long-lasting fiberglass or urethane reproductions, with special display options available.
Owner and taxidermist Bill Muntz has over a decade of taxidermy experience since 2013 and has completed thousands of fish mounts for clients in multiple countries.
He emphasizes a relentless pursuit of perfection, with detailed airbrushing and hand painting aimed at realistic, natural-looking fish in both form and finish.
Fish replicas start at $25 per inch plus tax and skin mounts start at $22 per inch plus tax, with a $350 minimum on all mounts, and the studio encourages you to call for a detailed quote and display options.
Replica mounts typically have shorter turnaround times than natural skin mounts, although exact completion dates are not listed.
The studio also offers special commercial-style display options for finished fish mounts.
Reviews describe the fish mount quality as excellent, with customers calling the work some of the best they have seen and praising the fine detail.
Customers highlight friendly, professional service and note that Bill is easy to work with and responsive to questions.
Reviews do not provide clear information about turnaround times, and one negative comment relates to confusion about the business location rather than the workmanship.
Fin and Bones Taxidermy operates from 409 Cherokee Drive in Temple, Texas, serving anglers locally and across the U.S., Canada, and beyond.
To move forward, contact the studio by phone, email, website form, Facebook, or YouTube to discuss your fish, review options, and request a quote.
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