TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Marion, New York
Lifetime Impressions Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Marion, New York that operates as a full-service wildlife taxidermy shop serving hunters and sportsmen.
Owner and artist Jim Corteville focuses on creating highly detailed mounts that preserve the memory and natural look of each trophy, turning his passion for the outdoors into his clients’ “lifetime impressions.”
The studio’s primary focus is full-service big game, small game, and bird taxidermy, including shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, birds, and rugs for North American and exotic game.
They work on a wide range of big game, small game, and birds for both North American and exotic species, with options for rugs and other custom pieces.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, bird mounts, and rugs, with open-mouth options and custom designs available for unlisted or exotic game.
Jim notes that he has grown this taxidermy business over the past 22 years and describes it as both his full-time work and his lifestyle as an avid hunter and outdoorsman.
The studio emphasizes artistic quality, attention to detail, natural poses, and strong pride in workmanship, and reviewers frequently describe Jim as a true artist whose work stands out.
They publish a detailed 2025 price list with example prices such as $800 for a whitetail deer shoulder mount, $1,700 and up for a moose shoulder mount, $2,700 minimum for a life-size deer, bird mounts around $390–$500, and bear rugs at $415 per foot, with most mounts requiring a 50% deposit and an additional $100 for open-mouth work.
The stated turnaround time is 12–18 months, and one reviewer notes that work is often finished in a timely fashion, sometimes before the promised date.
They also offer rugs with dual-colored borders, freeze-dried turkey heads in various poses, and invite you to call for pricing on unlisted and exotic game mounts.
Reviews consistently praise the mounts as impeccable, perfect, highly detailed, and among the best customers have seen, with many saying the work looks great and lasts.
Customers describe Jim as friendly, super nice, a great guy, and highlight top-notch service that often exceeds expectations and keeps them returning for additional mounts over many years.
Reviewers mention timely completion, good value for the quality provided, and a high level of trust and reliability, though the total number of public reviews is still relatively limited.
The studio is located in Marion, New York and serves hunters and sportsmen locally, across the region, and internationally.
You can review their price list and then call the studio or the owner’s cell phone to discuss your specific animal, mount style, pricing, and drop-off or appointment options.
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