Noem Taxidermy

They work across big game, small game, birds, fish, and exotic species, including a mix of African trophies and North American game from around the world.

You can choose from shoulder mounts, lifesize mounts, European and antler mounts, rugs, and custom habitat displays tailored to your space.

Dave began doing taxidermy at age 8, started his business at 15, and brings over 35 years of full‑time experience, competition judging, seminars, and teaching to each project.

He studies animals in their natural habitats, pioneers techniques in carcass casting, molding artificial parts, and eye angles, and focuses on realism and unique, story‑driven poses rather than one‑size‑fits‑all mounts.

The studio publishes a detailed, transparent price list covering multiple species and services, with example prices ranging from around $650 for a deer shoulder mount to $110,000 for an elephant lifesize mount, and clearly itemized options such as open mouths, pedestal conversions, custom sculpting, antler or tusk reproductions, detachable antlers, and habitat scenes.

No specific turnaround times are listed, but reviews consistently mention good or better‑than‑average turnaround and projects completed early, while the studio stresses contacting them and sending trophies promptly due to a high, ongoing workload.

They also offer custom habitat bases and scenes, rugs, commercial and museum displays, extensive tanning services, skull and antler work, and other sculpting and alteration services, with mounts displayed in several regional museums and nature centers.