TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Ghent, Kentucky
Gunners Taxidermy Inc. is a taxidermy studio located in Ghent, Kentucky, offering full-service work across all major areas of taxidermy.
Founded in 1983 by Harry Whitehead Jr., the studio focuses on highly realistic, anatomically correct mounts supported by active involvement in taxidermy competitions.
They operate as a full-time, award‑winning shop and emphasize realistic, long‑lasting work at economical prices.
Gunners Taxidermy Inc. works on big game, small game, birds (including waterfowl and upland game birds), fish, exotics, African game, and other trophy animals.
They offer shoulder mounts, lifesize and game head mounts, European and antler mounts, fish skin mounts and reproductions, bird mounts, rugs, and custom pedestal and habitat‑style displays.
In business since 1983, the team has many years of experience, extensive hunting background, and stays current on techniques through state, regional, national, and world competitions.
Their work highlights detailed craftsmanship, including fully tanned skins and features like nictitating membranes and nostril septums on whitetail mounts, to achieve lifelike, durable results.
They publish a detailed price list for North American species, exotics, African game, birds, fish, tanning, rugs, skull and antler work, freeze‑dried turkey heads, turkey parts, manikins, and USDA import services, with clearly listed examples such as whitetail deer shoulder mounts at $945.00 and fish mounts priced per inch.
Custom poses and specialized or competition‑quality work are billed at $90.00 per hour, with bases, habitats, pedestals, and driftwood generally priced in addition to base mount costs, and they ask you to call for current hunting trip rates; no specific turnaround times are provided.
Additional services include custom habitats and pedestal displays, rugs, freeze‑dried turkey heads and parts, proprietary turkey manikins, a Gunners Choice cleaning solution, USDA‑approved avian and big game import and clearance services, and organizing guided hunts in Alaska, Mexico, Africa, and Florida.
Reviews strongly praise the quality and realism of the mounts, with customers calling the work excellent and noting some of the best shoulder mount deer they have ever received.
Customers describe the owner and staff as great to work with and say they would definitely recommend the studio, including endorsements from other taxidermists.
Review themes highlight high willingness to recommend and repeat business, while offering no clear feedback on pricing or turnaround times.
Gunners Taxidermy Inc. operates from 2246 Southfork Rd. in Ghent, Kentucky, and serves hunters and trophy owners across Kentucky and beyond, including those importing trophies from other regions and countries.
You can review their published price list and then call or contact the studio directly to discuss your specific trophy, import needs, habitat ideas, or guided hunt options.
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