Fricke’s Taxidermy

They handle big game, small game, birds, fish (skin and replica work), reptiles, African game, and novelty pieces, giving you one shop for most trophy types.

Available mount styles include shoulder, full-body, half-body, European-style skull, rugs, bird mounts, and fish skin or replica mounts, with open-mouth options and custom bases.

Reviews that focus on finished work consistently highlight strong realism and detailed craftsmanship, with some customers calling the mounts artistic and worth the wait.

They publish a detailed price list with example rates such as around $650 for a typical deer shoulder mount, $18–$22 per inch for many fish, $600 for small rugs, and up to several thousand dollars for large full-body or African pieces, and they require a non-refundable 50% deposit before work is scheduled.

Completion dates given at drop-off are estimates only and not guaranteed, tanning can take extensive time, and reviews frequently mention very long waits—sometimes years—so you should expect potentially significant turnaround times.

The studio offers custom habitat scenes, special effects, water splashes, bases, rugs, glass display cases, tanning, and mount repairs, and also allows trophy drop-off at Target World for owner pickup.