Linwood Taxidermy

They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, and exotic trophies.

You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European skull mounts, antler mounts, fish skin and replica mounts, bird mounts, rugs, and custom habitat scenes.

Owner and head taxidermist Scott Kietzman has over 20 years of professional experience, opened Linwood Taxidermy in 2006, and has run it full-time since 2011 after a 9-year apprenticeship under a master taxidermist.

He emphasizes one-at-a-time work with no shortcuts, using premium materials, natural poses, realistic habitat, and detailed finishing backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

They use fair, upfront pricing with a typical 50% deposit and published rates, such as around $880 for a whitetail shoulder mount, $225 for a European skull mount, $1,900 for an elk shoulder mount, $1,850 for a bear rug, $16 per inch for fish skin mounts, and $27 per inch for replicas, with custom and exotic work quoted individually.

Most whitetail shoulder mounts take about 10–12 months, youth deer dropped off by October 1st are guaranteed by Christmas, European skulls often run 3–6 months, birds and fish generally run several months to about a year, and rush service is available for an additional fee, though reviews note some variation in actual wait times.

They also offer restoration of old mounts, custom rock, driftwood, and snow scenes, suitable habitat bases on life-size work, wall-mounting hardware on shoulder mounts, rugs, freeze-dry services, and a selection of finished mounts on display.