Memories Afield Taxidermy

They work on big game, small game, waterfowl, upland birds, fish, reptiles, African game, and other lifesize and specialty projects.

Available mount styles include shoulder, half lifesize, lifesize, European and antler mounts, rugs, bird mounts, and custom habitat bases and displays.

Master taxidermist Ron Hawkins brings over a decade of experience, competition background, and award-winning work, especially in bird and waterfowl taxidermy.

The studio emphasizes certified craftsmanship, meticulous detail, natural poses, and mounts and restorations intended to last a lifetime.

They publish detailed price lists for big game, birds, fish, rugs, soft tanning, and add-ons—for example, deer or antelope shoulder mounts at $1,000, lifesize at $4,000, European mounts at $200, elk shoulder mounts at $2,000, rugs around $2,000, bird mounts typically $400–$650, and fish at $30–$35 per inch.

Reviews describe pricing as wonderful and more than fair for the quality, and note generally fast or favorable turnaround times, with some projects taking longer but considered worth the wait.

Additional services include rugs, soft tanning, restorations and remounts, replicas, custom habitat bases and shadow boxes, euro panels, commercial displays for lodges and outfitters, finished mounts for sale, and hands-on taxidermy workshops with optional on-site lodging and airport pickup.