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    Blythewood, South Carolina

    Jim Stout Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Blythewood, South Carolina

    4.4 (27 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsSmall GameExotic

    About Jim Stout Taxidermy

    Jim Stout Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Blythewood, South Carolina, operating as a licensed, full‑time shop serving hunters locally and across the United States.

    In business since 1986, they focus on whitetail deer and game head mounts while also handling birds, fish, rugs, European skull mounts, and horn plaques.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Whitetail deer
    • Black bear
    • Grizzly bear
    • Brown bear
    • Mountain lion
    • Elk

    fish

    • Fish Replicas
    • Fish Skin Mounts

    birds

    • Ducks
    • Grouse
    • Pheasants
    • Turkey
    • Quail
    • Canada geese

    small game

    • Squirrel
    • Black coyote
    • Blonde raccoon
    • Bobcat

    exotic

    • Aoudad
    • Axis deer
    • Eland

    Animal Mount Details

    They work on big game, small game, birds, and fish, with an emphasis on whitetail deer and all types of game heads.

    Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, rugs, European skull mounts, antler and horn plaques, fish skin mounts, and fish reproductions, with custom habitat bases offered at extra cost.

    Owner Jim Stout has done taxidermy full time since 1986, running a long‑established studio that attracts work from around the country.

    Reviews often highlight artistic skill, natural‑looking mounts, and detailed, attractive finishes, though a few customers report inconsistent quality on individual pieces.


    Pricing & Turnaround

    They publish a detailed price list covering game heads, rugs, birds, fish, European skull mounts, and horn plaques, with prices that typically include a suitable base and notes that all foreign mounts require a call for current pricing and that rates may change without notice.

    Customer feedback on turnaround is mixed, with some praising efficient completion despite a heavy workload and others citing delays and uneven communication about completion dates.

    They offer rugs, custom natural habitat bases, horn plaques, and finished mounts that may be available for display or purchase.


    What Customers Say

    4.4(27 reviews)
    Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

    Most reviewers praise the quality and realism of the mounts, calling the work flawless, beautiful, and among the best in the region, while a small number describe disappointing quality on specific pieces.

    Service comments range from very positive—describing Jim as helpful, communicative, and good at guiding mount design—to critical reviews mentioning poor communication and difficulty getting updates.

    Reviewers report mixed experiences with reliability and turnaround times, noting both impressive efficiency on some projects and frustrating delays or missed estimated completion dates on others.


    Find Out More

    The studio is located at 129 Pineway Rd., Blythewood, South Carolina, and serves hunters in Richland and Kershaw Counties and across the United States through local drop‑off processors and shipped work.

    You can review their current price list and then call the studio to discuss your specific animal, mounting style, shipping options, and up‑to‑date turnaround expectations.

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