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Taxidermist in Sandy, Utah
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ExoticAbout Judkins Custom Taxidermy
Judkins Custom Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Sandy, Utah that operates as a family-owned, state- and federally-licensed shop with a secondary location in Salt Lake City.
They position themselves as Utah’s premier destination for high-quality, custom taxidermy work, working one-on-one with you to tell the story of your hunt.
Their primary focus is custom big game taxidermy with an emphasis on shoulder, life-size, pedestal, European, and antler mounts for North American, African, and other exotic game.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Mule deer
- • Whitetail deer
- • Blacktail deer
- • Coues deer
- • Sika deer
- • Elk
small game
- • Coyote predators predators category implied
- • Bobcat
- • Raccoon
reptiles
- • Alligator
- • Crocodile
exotic
- • African game
- • Exotic game
- • Axis deer
- • African plains game
- • Cape buffalo
- • Waterbuck water buck
Animal Mount Details
The studio works on big game and exotic game, including North American, African, and other international species, and also handles restoration of existing mounts.
You can choose from shoulder, full-body, pedestal, European, and antler mounts, often paired with custom habitat bases and diorama-style displays.
Founded in 2002 by award-winning taxidermist Jeremy Judkins, the studio brings over two decades of professional experience and a lifelong passion for wildlife and craftsmanship.
They emphasize artistry, realism, natural poses, and attention to detail, treating each mount as a unique work of art in a clean, climate-controlled studio.
Pricing & Turnaround
They do not publish a fixed price list and instead quote each project individually, asking you to contact them for a personalized estimate based on your specific animal and mount style.
They highlight fast turnaround times, with clear updates throughout the process and notifications when your mount is ready for pickup or delivery, and reviews frequently mention work completed faster than expected.
Additional services include custom habitat bases and dioramas, beetle cleaning, restoration and repair, field care guidance and consulting, online order tracking, and options for pickup and delivery, including long-distance shipments.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the mounts as outstanding, highly detailed, and very life-like, often describing the quality as “next level” and noting excellent repair work on damaged antlers and skulls.
Customers describe the service and communication as friendly, honest, and accommodating, with flexible drop-off and pick-up arrangements and a team that is easy to work with.
Reviews repeatedly highlight reliable, fast turnaround, prices that match or beat quotes, and many hunters who become repeat or lifelong clients based on their experience.
Find Out More
Judkins Custom Taxidermy operates from its primary studio at 2733 E Willow Wick Dr in Sandy, Utah, with a secondary address in Salt Lake City, serving hunters across the Mountain West and beyond.
You can contact the studio to discuss your project, request a quote, and schedule an appointment for drop-off or consultation, with the option to use their online tools and direct communication with the taxidermist to track your order.
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