TaxidermyXTaxidermist in West Chicago, Illinois
International Wildlife Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in West Chicago, Illinois, serving outdoorsmen as well as museums, nature centers, zoos, schools, and other educational institutions across the country.
They treat taxidermy as both a science and an art, using quality materials and custom habitats to create lifelike mounts that clients are proud to display.
The studio operates as a full-time professional shop rather than a hobby operation, focusing on quality one piece at a time.
They work on big game, small game, birds, exotics, and pets, including North American, African, Asian, and other international trophies.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European mounts and skull work, bird and small mammal pieces, remounts, and custom habitat presentations.
The studio has over 30 years of full-time professional experience and has handled hundreds of wildlife species for hunters and educational institutions.
They emphasize realism, detail, and natural poses, using high-quality tanning, forms, glass eyes, and exclusive artificial rock and habitat materials.
They do not post set prices online and ask you to call for current rates, noting that their pricing is competitive for professional-quality work and typically requires a 50% deposit with the balance due at completion; payment plans are available, checks are preferred, and cards are not accepted.
Typical turnaround for head mounts such as deer and antelope is about four months, with more complex lifesize work taking longer, and customers describe their completion times as extremely fast and faster than other taxidermists.
They offer custom artificial rock and habitat bases with optional trees, plants, and ground cover, pet preservation and pet cremation services, remounts of existing trophies, help with skinning, and can ship or personally deliver finished mounts, including by rental truck when needed.
Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the mounts, noting strong attention to detail and satisfaction with both new work and repairs.
Customers describe the service as friendly, accommodating, and enjoyable, frequently mentioning positive interactions with Scott by name.
Reviews highlight very fast turnaround and good value for the price, with many customers planning to return or recommending the studio to others.
International Wildlife Taxidermy is based in West Chicago, Illinois, and serves clients locally, across the state, and throughout the country.
You can call the studio to discuss your trophy, confirm current pricing and turnaround, and plan shipping or delivery details before you bring or send your animal in.
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