Des Moines, Iowa

Mutchler Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Des Moines, Iowa

4.4 (14 reviews)

Big Game

Fish

Birds

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About Mutchler Taxidermy

Mutchler Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Des Moines, Iowa, operated by taxidermist Logan Mutchler on the south side of the city.

You can bring a wide range of trophies here, from shoulder and European mounts to full body work, fish, birds, and restoration projects, with an emphasis on high-quality work at an affordable price.

The studio highlights that no trophy is too small and treats each animal with pride and care, while also offering finished mounts and related items for sale online.

Animal Mount Types

big game

• Black bear
• Deer

fish

birds

Animal Mount Details

The shop works on big game, small game, birds, and fish, and also handles restoration projects.

Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, European mounts, full body mounts, antler plaques, and related display options.

Owner Logan Mutchler studied taxidermy at Hutton Valley School of Taxidermy in St. Charles and continues to advance his skills to deliver strong results.

Messaging and reviews together emphasize professional, detailed work aimed at realistic mounts that reflect each customer’s vision.

Pricing & Turnaround

The studio focuses on providing high-quality mounts at an affordable price but does not list specific pricing, so you should contact them directly for a quote or place orders through their Square page.

For inquiries or quote requests, they aim to respond within 48–72 hours, while reviews note fast service but do not give exact completion timelines for mounts.

In addition to taxidermy, Mutchler Taxidermy offers restoration work, antler plaques, tanning, and buys and sells skulls, capes, soft tans, mounts, and finished pieces through an Etsy store, along with branded apparel.

What Customers Say

4.4(14 reviews)

Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

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Reviewers largely praise the quality as top-notch and professional across shoulder mounts, European mounts, birds, and bear rugs, with one review noting flaws on a mount.

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Customers describe the service as friendly, professional, and attentive to what you want, with several people saying they highly recommend the shop.

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Reviews mention fast service and repeat business, and there are no recurring complaints about reliability or turnaround times.

Find Out More

The studio is located at 5406 SE 30th St on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa, serving hunters and customers in Des Moines and the surrounding area.

You can reach out through their contact form, Square ordering page, or social media to request a quote, discuss a project, or see current work and items for sale.

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