TaxidermyXGreat Outdoors Taxidermy and Deer Processing
Taxidermist in Bowman, South Carolina
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout Great Outdoors Taxidermy and Deer Processing
Great Outdoors Taxidermy and Deer Processing is a taxidermy studio located in Bowman, South Carolina, serving hunters with both taxidermy and deer processing under one roof.
You work with a full-service, family-run operation that handles everything from local deer to international trophies near the I‑95 and I‑26 corridor.
They position themselves as a one-stop shop focused on realistic, long-lasting mounts and professional-grade meat processing and packaging.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Deer heads
- • Whitetail deer
- • Cougar
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Turkey
- • Ducks
small game
exotic
- • African game
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, North American trophies, African game, exotics, and general deer processing.
Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, bird mounts, and skin-mounted fish, with options for custom pedestal and cabinetry-style presentations.
Owner John Mellis has practiced taxidermy since 1981, bringing over 40 years of experience and competition-recognized work to the studio.
The team emphasizes realism, durability, natural presentation, and professional tanning to produce mounts designed to look great for many years.
Pricing & Turnaround
They ask you to contact the studio directly for current pricing, require a 33% deposit when they receive your trophy, and bill major alterations, special cabinetry, pedestals, and shipping as additional charges.
Turnaround times vary by season, with very fast deer processing noted in reviews and taxidermy timelines that can be longer, so they encourage you to bring or ship trophies promptly and wait for contact when your work is ready.
They offer extensive deer processing in a modern, clean facility and provide support for international hunters, including help with shipping coordination, customs, US Fish & Wildlife clearance, CITES-related reminders, and broker interaction.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the quality and realism of the mounts and describe the deer processing and packaging as some of the best they have found, though there is an occasional complaint about a fish mount.
Customers describe the staff as friendly, courteous, and family-like, often noting helpful guidance for first-time hunters and strong, long-term relationships with repeat visitors.
Reviews highlight very quick turnaround on meat processing but report mixed experiences with taxidermy timelines and communication, with a few customers citing longer-than-expected waits and limited status updates.
Find Out More
The studio is located at 6066 Vance Road in Bowman, South Carolina, serving hunters from the local Low Country and Santee Cooper area as well as national and international clients through shipping.
You can contact Great Outdoors Taxidermy and Deer Processing directly to discuss your trophy, confirm current pricing and timelines, and arrange drop-off or shipping and paperwork if you are hunting overseas.
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