TaxidermyXFrontier Wildlife Studio
Taxidermist in Shelley, Idaho
Big Game
Small Game
ExoticAbout Frontier Wildlife Studio
Frontier Wildlife Studio is a taxidermy studio located in Shelley, Idaho, run by local taxidermist Jacob Newman.
The studio positions itself as a high-skill, competition-proven shop serving eastern Idaho hunters with detailed, award-winning work.
They focus on shoulder, pedestal, and lifesize mounts for North American, African, Asiatic, and other exotic game.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Antelope
- • Black bear
- • Grizzly bear
- • Caribou
- • Elk
small game
- • Badger
- • Bobcat
- • Coyote
- • Fox
- • Porcupine
exotic
- • Blesbok
- • Bontebok
- • Bushbuck
- • Cape buffalo
- • Dik dik
- • Blue duiker
Animal Mount Details
Frontier Wildlife Studio works primarily on big game and exotic game from North America, Africa, and Asia.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, wall and floor pedestal mounts, and full-body lifesize mounts with custom habitats.
Owner Jacob Newman is a local, award-winning taxidermist with more than 15 years of experience.
Reviews highlight life-like poses and strong attention to detail, with many customers calling the work some of the best in the area.
Pricing & Turnaround
The studio posts a detailed price list by region and mount style, with example prices such as around $1,100 for many North American shoulder mounts and premium rates for large African and exotic game.
Reviewers report that turnaround times are fast or minimal and that mounts are finished when promised.
Floor pedestal and lifesize mounts include premium, artistically customized habitat bases, and some lifesize mounts also include a European skull at no additional listed cost; rugs are not currently accepted.
What Customers Say
Customers consistently describe the mounts and European work as highly realistic, detailed, and professionally done.
They praise Jacob as kind, honest, and easy to work with, noting good communication and help with special requests.
Reviews emphasize reliable turnaround and overall satisfaction, with only an occasional comment that some in-shop craft items feel priced high.
Find Out More
The studio is located at 849 E. 800 N., Shelley, ID 83274, serving hunters from Shelley, Firth, Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, and the broader eastern Idaho area.
Visit the studio or contact Frontier Wildlife Studio directly to review the price list, discuss your trophy, and plan your mount and habitat design.
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