TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Washington, Indiana
Lengacher's Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Washington, Indiana, owned and operated by the father-and-son team of Dean and Josh Lengacher.
They run a full-service, award-winning shop that serves customers locally and nationwide with high quality, lifelike mounts on custom scenery.
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, reptiles, African and exotic game, and restoration projects.
You can choose from shoulder, full body, European, bird, game head, fish skin and replica mounts, often set on custom habitat bases.
Dean is described as a long-time taxidermist, and Josh joined him full-time in 2009, with both specially trained in turkey and deer work and together earning 50+ state, national, and world-level awards, especially in bird taxidermy.
Their competition record and extensive photo galleries highlight a focus on realistic anatomy, detailed finishing, and natural poses, particularly for turkeys, birds, and big game.
Lengacher's Taxidermy publishes a detailed price list for birds, small and large game, African and exotic species, fish, antler replicas and repair, and rugs, noting that their prices remain very competitive for the quality they deliver; example prices range from around $475 for some birds and pan fish to multi-thousand-dollar full body mounts on large African and North American game.
They require a 50% non-refundable deposit before work begins and allow 30 days after completion notice to arrange final payment, with storage fees and eventual forfeiture for mounts not picked up on time.
They offer custom habitat bases and scenery, rugs, antler replica and repair work, and animal restoration services including hide repair and antler or horn patching and replication.
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the mounts as beautiful, detailed, and realistic, often calling the work world-class and award-winning, though there is one detailed complaint about a subpar deer mount.
Most customers describe the team as friendly, professional, fair, and willing to spend time explaining options, while a few reviews report concerns about ethics, communication, or a lost order.
Turnaround experiences are mixed, with some customers noting great turnaround times and others reporting significantly longer waits than quoted and limited status updates, and pricing feedback is generally positive but includes at least one major concern about a final bill far exceeding the original estimate.
Lengacher's Taxidermy operates in Washington, Indiana, and serves hunters and anglers from the local area and across the country.
You should review their online price list and galleries, then call ahead to discuss your project and schedule a visit or appointment before stopping by.
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