TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Mapleton, North Dakota
Jason's Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Mapleton, North Dakota operated by state and federally licensed taxidermist Jason Brunell.
You work with a full-service, independently owned shop that handles a wide variety of projects for hunters and anglers across Minnesota and North Dakota.
The studio focuses on providing lifelike, artistic mounts with different service tiers so you can match the level of detail and customization to your budget.
Jason's Taxidermy works on big game, small game and furbearers, birds (including waterfowl, upland game, and turkeys), freshwater fish, exotics, and rugs, along with European and antler mounts.
You can choose from shoulder and full-body mounts, European and antler mounts, bird and fish skin mounts, rugs, and custom habitat displays.
Jason is a full-time professional taxidermist and lifelong outdoorsman who builds on two generations of taxidermy experience learned alongside his father, a full-time taxidermist with over 40 years in the field.
He emphasizes realism and attention to detail, using high-quality materials, natural poses, and extensive client consultations—especially on full-body and habitat work—to recreate animals as lifelike as possible.
Pricing is organized by category with Base Series and Pro Series options, with many items listed as “Call” or “Starting at” so final cost can reflect species, size, form selection, open-mouth choices, and habitat or diorama features.
Reviewers generally find prices fair or better than competitors, and most say work is completed within the promised timeframe, though one detailed review reports a delay on a European mount.
The studio offers custom habitat bases and dioramas, rugs, freeze-dry work, finished mounts for sale, pickup and delivery, free caping for deer shoulder mounts when Jason does the mount, and custom furniture-style pieces like end and coffee tables.
Customers consistently describe the mounts as high quality, natural, and lifelike, often calling the work the best they have seen and trusting Jason with all their taxidermy.
Reviews highlight friendly, honest, and highly informative service, with many people noting that Jason takes time to explain options, educate you, and ensure you are happy with the final result.
Most reviewers praise reliable timing, fair pricing, and long-term consistency, while a small number mention a delayed project or disagreement over an add-on charge as exceptions to otherwise strong reliability.
Jason's Taxidermy is based in Mapleton, North Dakota just north of I-94, serving hunters and anglers across Minnesota and North Dakota through shipping, delivery, and appointment locations in Elk River MN, Detroit Lakes MN, Mapleton ND, and Jamestown ND.
You can call to discuss your specific animal, review pricing and mount options, arrange pickup or delivery, or set up an appointment to visit the showroom and see examples of Jason’s work.
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