TaxidermyXFine Art Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Ellis, Kansas
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
Reptiles
ExoticAbout Fine Art Taxidermy
Fine Art Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Ellis, Kansas, and operates as a full-service, family-owned shop serving customers across the United States.
They focus on museum-quality, artistic mounts that preserve once-in-a-lifetime trophies and memories, backed by an award-winning, customer-service-driven approach.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Blacktail deer
- • Coues deer
- • Elk
- • Caribou
fish
- • Fish Replicas
birds
- • Turkey
- • Pheasants
- • Geese
- • Ducks
small game
- • Bobcat
- • Coyote
- • Fox
- • Raccoon
reptiles
- • Alligator
exotic
- • Exotic big game animals
- • Aoudad
Animal Mount Details
Fine Art Taxidermy primarily works on North American and exotic big game, as well as upland and migratory birds, with extensive European skull mount services and some fish reproduction work.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European skull mounts, rugs, plaque and pack mounts, and bird mounts, with custom design options available.
Owner Laine Dobson has over 20 years of taxidermy experience, training under a highly regarded taxidermist before opening Fine Art Taxidermy in Kansas in 2021.
The studio emphasizes detailed, realistic, art-driven craftsmanship and continuously refines techniques to deliver top-tier, competition-level work.
Pricing & Turnaround
Fine Art Taxidermy publishes clear, menu-style pricing, with deer-sized shoulder mounts starting around $750, larger North American big game from about $1,250–$1,650, birds generally from $450–$650, rugs from about $650–$1,250+, European skulls roughly $100–$425+, and fish reproductions at $25 per inch, plus add-ons like antler repair, artificial velvet, and tanning.
They promote fast turnaround and reviews describe prompt, reliable completion that typically matches quoted timelines, while noting that actual timing can vary year to year and with tannery or destination-hunt logistics, so they encourage you to contact them to discuss current timeframes.
Additional services include beetle-cleaned skull work with insulated ship-in box kits and return shipping on skull jobs, custom skull carving, antler tine repair, artificial antler velvet, tanning, rugs, habitat-style and plaque or pack mounts, nationwide palletized shipping and delivery options, commercial displays, finished mounts and branded merchandise for sale, and Redneck Blinds resale.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the high quality, realism, and attention to detail in mounts, pelts, birds, and euro work, often saying the finished pieces far exceed expectations and preserve special memories.
Customers describe service as professional, friendly, and highly responsive, noting clear communication, helpful ideas, and a genuine focus on making sure you get exactly the mount you want.
Reviews highlight reasonable pricing, dependable turnaround that matches estimates, careful packing and shipping, and strong repeat business from hunters who trust the studio with multiple trophies.
Find Out More
Fine Art Taxidermy is based in Ellis, Kansas, serving central Kansas, destination hunters, and clients nationwide through ship-in skull services and crated mount shipping.
To move forward, review their pricing, then call or message the studio to discuss your specific animal, design ideas, shipping options, and current turnaround before booking with a deposit.
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