TaxidermyXJim & Sons Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Chelsea, Michigan
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ExoticAbout Jim & Sons Taxidermy
Jim & Sons Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Chelsea, Michigan, run by a father-and-son team serving hunters and anglers from southeastern Michigan and beyond.
They operate from a purpose-built, state-of-the-art studio and focus on fine, competition-level work for a loyal base of repeat clients.
Their primary focus includes birds, fish, and game heads across a wide range of North American and African species.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Elk
- • Moose
- • Caribou
- • Bear
fish
- • Fish Replicas
birds
- • Ducks
- • Pheasants
- • Geese
small game
- • Fox
- • Coyote
- • Beaver
- • Mink
reptiles
- • Crocodile
exotic
- • African pieces
- • Zebra
- • Hippopotamus
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, and fish, including many North American and African species.
Available work includes game head and shoulder-style mounts, bird mounts, fish replicas, and select custom pieces.
Jim started taxidermy in 1967 and went full time in 1981, with Joel joining him in the shop and both training with world champion taxidermists and staying active in the Michigan Taxidermy Association.
Reviews highlight flawless, realistic mounts with strong craftsmanship, artistic detail, and work that still looks like the day the animal was taken.
Pricing & Turnaround
Specific pricing is not listed; reviewers describe the work as priced right and a good value, so you should contact the studio for current rates.
They are currently limiting new work to repeat customers to manage workload, and reviewers say turnaround takes time but is clearly communicated and worth the wait.
What Customers Say
Customers consistently praise the quality and realism of their mounts, tanning, and fish work, calling them artists and some of the best in the business.
Reviewers describe the service as professional, friendly, honest, and accommodating, with good communication and a willingness to customize mounts.
Many reviews mention reliable results, clear expectations about timelines, and a level of trust that keeps clients returning and even traveling long distances.
Find Out More
The studio sits just south of Chelsea, Michigan, near I-94 Exit 159 on M-52, serving southeastern Michigan and surrounding areas.
If you are a repeat customer, contact Jim & Sons Taxidermy directly to discuss your next project, confirm availability, and get current turnaround and pricing details.
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