Golden Ridge Taxidermy

Their work covers big game, small game, birds, fish (including replicas), rugs, and European and antler/horn mounts, including both North American and exotic species.

They offer shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, European mounts, antler and horn mounts, bird mounts, and rug mounts in various configurations.

They highlight careful attention to detail, use of top-quality materials, and a focus on creating natural, lifelike mounts for trophies from a child’s first fish to once-in-a-lifetime big game.

Most reviewers who comment on craftsmanship praise the realistic appearance of their fish and bird mounts and say some pieces turned out better than expected.

They post detailed, itemized pricing by species and mount type, with examples such as deer shoulder mounts around $550, elk shoulder mounts around $900, freshwater fish skin mounts at $18 per inch (minimum $180), replicas at $20 per inch, rugs ranging roughly from $600 to $1,250, and an additional $125 for open-mouth work.

Turnaround expectations are not clearly stated, and at least one review reports long delays and difficulty reaching the shop about a finished mount.

They also offer fur rugs, repair work, and specialty taxidermy projects.