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Taxidermist in Wentzville, Missouri
Big GameAbout JW² Taxidermy
JW² Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Wentzville, Missouri that focuses on cleaned and whitened skulls and bones using dermestid beetles.
They use a natural cleaning process that preserves bone strength and avoids the damage that boiling or burying can cause.
Their work centers on European-style skull presentations for a variety of game animals.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Deer
- • Pronghorn
- • Elk
- • Moose
- • Bear
- • Sheep
Animal Mount Details
JW² Taxidermy primarily serves big game and other game animals with a focus on skull cleaning and European-style work rather than full shoulder or life-size mounts.
They specialize in European mounts and professional skull cleaning and whitening.
The studio emphasizes a careful, beetle-based cleaning process designed to protect trophies and maintain natural detail.
Reviewers highlight very white skulls, clean bone, and antlers without discoloration as signs of their quality-focused approach.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing is listed by animal type, with example rates such as $150 for deer or pronghorn, $400 for elk or moose, $350 for bear or pig, and custom quotes for other animals.
Reviews describe turnaround as generally good, with some mounts finished within a few weeks and others completed in time for specific deadlines, while noting that beetle work can naturally take longer but is worth the wait.
What Customers Say
Customers consistently praise the quality and realism of the skull and European mounts, calling the work incredible, top-notch, and better than what they have seen elsewhere.
Reviewers describe the service and communication as professional, kind, efficient, and easy to work with, and many say they highly recommend the shop and plan to return.
They frequently mention reliable turnaround, successful completion by requested dates, and a high level of trust in the shop’s handling of trophy animals, with no clear feedback on pricing value.
Find Out More
JW² Taxidermy operates in Wentzville, Missouri and serves hunters and game owners in the surrounding area.
Contact the studio directly to discuss your animal, confirm pricing, and plan drop-off or pickup timing.
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