TaxidermyXLong Beard Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Hull, Illinois
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
Reptiles
ExoticAbout Long Beard Taxidermy
Long Beard Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Hull, Illinois, in the heart of Pike County’s premier whitetail deer and wild turkey country.
They operate as a full-time, award-winning studio run by Jeremy and Haylee Priest, serving hunters and anglers from across the region and beyond.
The studio focuses on full-service taxidermy with an emphasis on artistic design, custom habitat work, and spending ample time on each mount.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Alaskan brown bear
- • Black bear
- • Sheep
- • Rocky mountain elk
- • Brown bear
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Wild turkey
- • Snow geese
- • Ross geese
small game
- • Bobcat
reptiles
- • Alligator
exotic
- • African game
- • Kudu
- • Aoudad
- • Blackbuck
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, and worldwide exotics including African and other international species.
Available mount styles include shoulder and game-head mounts, full-body mounts, European and skull work, fish skin mounts and replicas, bird mounts, tanning, and custom habitat displays.
Jeremy brings over 25 years of commercial taxidermy experience, backed by degrees in wildlife biology and business, and extensive work on sought-after game from Africa, New Zealand, Alaska, and around the world.
Their work has appeared on multiple outdoor TV shows and in national publications, and they stress advanced anatomy knowledge, quality materials, and competition-level craftsmanship.
Pricing & Turnaround
They use a permanent, up-to-date price list, do not offer discounted or multiple-mount pricing, require a 75% non-refundable deposit (with small mounts, tanning, and reproductions paid in full at drop-off), and charge extra for services like additional sewing and base work, so you are encouraged to call for current pricing.
Turnaround times are not listed; the studio notes it is transitioning to a streamlined specialty operation to devote ample time to each mount, asks you to bring specimens in as soon as possible, and schedules pick-up and drop-off by appointment with shipping and full payment due at completion.
Additional services include custom habitat creations and pedestal displays, freeze-dried turkey heads hand-painted by Jeremy, detailed field-care and display-care guidance, free caping for deer they mount, import/export coordination and shipping, commercial display and game-room work, finished mounts in a showroom, pickup and structured drop-off options, and training or consulting in game-head taxidermy.
What Customers Say
Reviewers generally praise the craftsmanship and realism, calling the wildlife artistry impeccable, awesome, and very nicely done, with many noting impressive shop displays, though one reviewer felt the work was below average.
Most comments describe friendly, kind, and knowledgeable service from a family-run business, while a minority mention negative experiences with the owner’s demeanor and professionalism.
Customers who mention timing describe great turnaround and reliability, and there are no recurring complaints about delays in the small number of available reviews.
Find Out More
The studio is located at 18136 County Highway 57 in Hull, Illinois, just off I-72 Exit 10, serving Pike County and traveling hunters from across the region and overseas destinations.
You can call to discuss your project, get current pricing, and schedule an appointment for drop-off or pick-up during their posted hours or after-hours by arrangement.
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