TaxidermyXNEVADA SHOP
Taxidermist in Reno, Nevada
Big Game
Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout NEVADA SHOP
NEVADA SHOP is a taxidermy studio located in Reno, Nevada, founded by taxidermist Mike Nelson as a full-time studio focused on preserving hunting memories.
The studio operates as Nelson’s Taxidermy, established in 2009, and emphasizes one-of-a-kind, lifelike mounts designed in close collaboration with you.
They present themselves as a competition-tested shop that blends technical training with a strong passion for hunting and wildlife conservation.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Bighorn sheep
- • California bighorn
- • Elk
- • Deer
- • Antelope
birds
- • Ducks
- • Snow geese
- • Chukar
- • Pheasants
small game
- • Gray fox
exotic
- • African game
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, predators, African game, and birds, along with European skull work.
Services include shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, bird mounts, European mounts, rugs, and custom habitat displays.
Owner Mike Nelson trained at the Missoula Valley School of Taxidermy in 2008, studying mammals, birds, and habitat under an award-winning taxidermist before opening the studio in 2009.
He focuses on fine, intricate details and realistic poses, aiming for lifelike presentations that reflect each client’s vision and competition-level quality.
Pricing & Turnaround
The studio does not list specific prices, and they ask you to contact them directly to discuss your project and get cost details.
They do not publish typical turnaround times, but they stress bringing in or freezing smaller mammals and birds quickly to protect mount quality.
The shop offers custom habitat bases, rugs, and educational field-prep guidance to help you care for trophies before delivery.
What Customers Say
Available online reviews do not provide usable feedback about mount quality or realism for this taxidermy work.
There is no reliable review information about customer service or communication for their taxidermy services.
Review data is very limited and appears to reference food service rather than taxidermy, so it does not reflect their reliability or turnaround.
Find Out More
The studio is based in Reno, Nevada, serving hunters and wildlife enthusiasts in Reno and the surrounding Nevada region.
To move forward, contact the shop directly to discuss your species, mount style, habitat ideas, pricing, and scheduling.
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