TaxidermyXLone Leaf Custom Taxidermy, School & Supply
Taxidermist in Mt Gilead, Ohio
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout Lone Leaf Custom Taxidermy, School & Supply
Lone Leaf Custom Taxidermy, School & Supply is a taxidermy studio located in Mt Gilead, Ohio, owned and operated by wildlife artist Casey Watterson.
They run a full-service, artist-driven studio and structured taxidermy school that focuses on original, custom work and small, hands-on classes.
The studio positions each mount as a piece of art that preserves your memories and complements your home décor.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Elk
- • Moose
- • Caribou
- • Antelope
fish
- • Fish Replicas
birds
- • Canada geese
- • Sandhill crane
- • Pheasants
- • Grouse
- • Wild turkey
- • Turkey hen
small game
- • Coyote
- • Red fox
- • Silver fox
- • Fox squirrel
- • Raccoon
- • Bobcat
exotic
- • Axis deer
- • Blackbuck
- • Lion
- • Impala
- • African game
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, and fish, including North American and African species.
Available mount styles include game heads, full-body pieces, bird and fish mounts, and custom habitat presentations.
Lone Leaf has been in business since 2001, and Casey has over two decades of State, National, and World-level competition experience and judging.
Customers and peers describe his mounts as highly detailed, lifelike, and competition-caliber, reflecting strong emphasis on originality and fine artistry.
Pricing & Turnaround
The studio publishes detailed tuition for its multi-day taxidermy courses (roughly $1,250–$3,500, with a one-day business course at about $500) and pricing for supply products, and asks you to contact them directly for custom taxidermy quotes.
Reviews mention efficient work on at least some projects and report no complaints about delays, but standard turnaround times are not clearly stated, so you should confirm current timelines when you book.
They also offer a structured taxidermy school, one-on-one business training, and an online shop for premium taxidermy supplies and parts.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the quality and realism of the mounts, calling the work some of the best they have seen and highlighting meticulous detail that brings animals to life.
Customers describe service as friendly, professional, and highly supportive, noting that Casey is patient, explains options clearly, and is an excellent teacher.
Reviews suggest reliable, timely completion with at least one complex restoration finished in about 10 days and many repeat clients who say they are customers for life.
Find Out More
The studio operates from a rural location in Mt Gilead, Ohio, and serves hunters and students from across Ohio and beyond.
You can visit their website or contact the studio directly to discuss a mount, enroll in a class, or order taxidermy supplies.
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