TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Excelsior, Minnesota
Jim's Lake Land Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Excelsior, Minnesota owned and operated by full-time professional taxidermist Jim Manuel.
He focuses on custom, one-on-one taxidermy work for North American and African game, birds, and fish.
The studio offers a full range of traditional mounts and custom designs for hunters and anglers seeking high-end display pieces.
Jim works on big game, small game, birds, fish, and African and other exotic game, serving a wide variety of trophy types.
Available mount styles include shoulder and pedestal mounts, full body mounts, European mounts, bird and fish mounts, rugs, and custom habitat dioramas and one-of-a-kind designs.
Jim has been a full-time professional taxidermist since 1981, bringing decades of hands-on experience informed by a lifelong passion for hunting, fishing, and wildlife photography.
He personally handles every step of each mount with no subcontractors or assistants, emphasizing anatomical accuracy, creativity, and a near-fanatical commitment to clean, realistic, and relaxed presentations.
No specific pricing is listed; you are encouraged to contact Jim directly to discuss your project and obtain a quote.
Turnaround times are not specified in the available information.
The studio also creates habitat dioramas, custom display designs, and rugs, and maintains a 3,000 square foot display and work area where you can view mounts in person.
Reviews describe the taxidermy quality as excellent, with mounts turning out very well and workmanship that impresses customers.
Customers say Jim is great to work with and a great guy, reflecting positive experiences with his service and communication.
Reviewers do not comment on turnaround or timing, but overall ratings are strongly positive and show high satisfaction with finished mounts.
Jim's Lake Land Taxidermy is based in Excelsior, Minnesota and serves clients locally in the Twin Cities western suburbs as well as regionally and nationally.
You can contact the studio or stop by the 3,000 square foot display and work area to discuss your next mount and see examples of Jim’s work.
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