TaxidermyXLife-Like Taxidermy Studio
Taxidermist in Carmen, Idaho
Big Game
Fish
ExoticAbout Life-Like Taxidermy Studio
Life-Like Taxidermy Studio is a taxidermy studio located in Carmen, Idaho, run by the Fahnholz family and focused on producing highly lifelike mounts.
Established in 1985, they draw on their own hunting experience, anatomy study, and reference photos to recreate animals as realistically as possible.
Their primary focus is full-service big game and other wildlife work built around realism, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Mule deer
- • Whitetail deer
- • Bighorn
- • Dahl sheep
- • Goat
- • Wolf
fish
exotic
- • Leopard
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, predators, life-size mammals, and fish, serving a wide range of hunting and trophy needs.
With roots going back to 1985, the studio has grown through years of taxidermy competition, hard work, and ongoing study into a recognized name in the industry.
They emphasize world-class realism, fine detail, and natural anatomy to achieve mounts that look truly life-like.
Pricing & Turnaround
They provide a dedicated pricing page and encourage you to contact the studio directly for current rates and project-specific quotes.
Reviews note that they sometimes have a backlog and you may wait a while, but also mention fast, meticulous work on specific tasks and say the results are worth the wait.
They can assist long-distance and out-of-state customers with logistics such as crating and shipping completed mounts.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently describe the work as top-quality, world-class taxidermy with excellent realism, often calling these the best mounts they own or have seen.
Customers praise the family as honest, hardworking, knowledgeable, and very helpful, with many repeat clients trusting them over many years.
Reviews highlight strong reliability and high trust, mentioning that people are willing to travel long distances and wait through backlogs because they feel the finished mounts justify the time.
Find Out More
Life-Like Taxidermy Studio operates from Carmen, Idaho, serving hunters and trophy owners across Idaho and beyond, including out-of-state clients.
You can visit or reach out to discuss your trophy, review pricing details, and plan shipping or drop-off arrangements for your mount.
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