TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Osakis, Minnesota
Great Bear Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Osakis, Minnesota, owned and operated by licensed taxidermist Mike Kahlert.
They operate a full-line, professional studio in central Minnesota that handles nearly all animal species and positions itself as a premier, high-end provider.
The studio focuses on full-service taxidermy with an emphasis on detailed, true-to-life mounts for big game, birds, fish, and exotic trophies.
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, reptiles, and a wide range of North American, African, and exotic game animals.
You can choose from full-body mounts, shoulder and game head mounts, antler and European-style mounts, bird and fish mounts including replicas, rugs, and custom habitat and pedestal displays.
Mike Kahlert brings over 50 years of experience, and the award-winning studio has been operating since 1976 with decades of industry expertise.
Their work highlights high-end, competition-level craftsmanship with meticulous attention to pose, color, movement, and natural habitat for realistic results.
They describe taxidermy as custom wildlife art, encourage you to compare quality as well as price, and are noted by customers as offering fair, affordable value without publishing a set price list.
They quote a typical completion time of about 6–10 months for trophy mounts, and internal notes describe their turnaround as great or fast.
Additional services include mount restoration, cleaning and repair, tanning, fish reproductions, rugs, creative habitat basework and dioramas, custom woodworking and cabinets, commercial and in-home displays, on-site trophy installation, U.S. hunting trophy import assistance as an approved USDA and U.S. Fish and Wildlife facility, and worldwide mount shipping.
Reviewers consistently praise the mounts as amazing and unbelievably great, with repeat clients returning for multiple pieces.
Customers describe the studio as highly professional, old-school in the best way, and very focused on taking excellent care of clients.
Reviews mention affordable pricing and strong overall value, but they do not provide clear details about specific turnaround times or deadlines.
The studio is in central Minnesota between Long Prairie and Osakis and serves hunters and anglers across the Upper Midwest and beyond through its import and shipping services.
You can contact Great Bear Taxidermy directly to discuss your trophy, review their showroom or online gallery, and arrange drop-off, import, or shipping for your mounts.
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