Fortner Taxidermy

The studio works on big game, small game, birds, fish, and skull or European-style mounts, with a particularly strong following for deer and alligator work.

They mount traditional shoulder pieces, full-body trophies, and European or skull-style displays, often paired with detailed bases or displays.

Reviews describe Fortner Taxidermy as a long-running, family-operated shop with many repeat customers over a decade or more.

Customers consistently praise the realism, fine detail, and natural poses, often saying mounts look alive and stand out among other taxidermists’ work.

Pricing feedback is mixed, with some customers calling the value fair or worth the money and at least one reviewer urging others to compare prices, especially for alligator tanning.

Turnaround expectations are a major concern in reviews, with some fast completions noted but many customers reporting mounts taking years longer than the original 6–12 month estimates and expressing frustration about delays.