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    Howard City, Michigan

    Northern Pines Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Howard City, Michigan

    4.8 (48 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsSmall GameExotic

    About Northern Pines Taxidermy

    Northern Pines Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Howard City, Michigan, serving both individual hunters and taxidermists nationwide with full-service taxidermy and wholesale rugging.

    You work directly with an established shop that handles North American, African, and exotic game, waterfowl, and fish, backed by a dedicated wholesale rug division for other taxidermy studios.

    Their primary focus combines comprehensive big-game and multi-species taxidermy with high-volume, precision rugging services.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Black bear
    • Wolf

    fish


      birds


        small game


          exotic

          • African game
          • Exotic species
          • Exotic animals
          • Zebra

          Animal Mount Details

          They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, and exotic species, including extensive rugging for bears and other trophy animals.

          You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European mounts, and custom habitat displays, along with rugs finished in a wide range of color and edging options.

          In operation since 1990, founder and master taxidermist Steve DeVaney and his team have grown the business from a small one-person shop into a 13,000+ square-foot operation with about 15 employees and competition wins at state and world levels.

          They emphasize high craftsmanship, realism, and detailed wildlife art, supported by decades of experience in taxidermy, rugging, and specialty décor work.


          Pricing & Turnaround

          Northern Pines offers wholesale pricing on rugging for licensed taxidermists, standard consumer rates for individual customers, and a downloadable pricing guide, and they encourage you to contact the studio to start the pricing and order process.

          They stress fast, reliable, and streamlined service with organized shipping and orders to help you achieve efficient turnaround, though exact completion times vary by project.

          In addition to mounts and rugs, they offer skull cleaning, European mounts, custom habitat bases, finished mounts for sale, and specialty items such as custom pillows, quilts, stools, purses, and other décor, plus online tools for packing, shipping, and payments.


          What Customers Say

          4.8(48 reviews)
          Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

          Reviewers consistently describe the mounts and rugs as high-quality, realistic, and artistic, often calling the work some of the best they have seen with excellent attention to detail.

          Customers praise the friendly, helpful staff, noting great communication, welcoming service, and a willingness to offer suggestions without pressure.

          Reviews highlight generally good and reasonable turnaround, clear communication about any delays, and dependable results that keep many clients returning year after year.


          Find Out More

          They are based in Howard City, Michigan, and serve hunters locally as well as taxidermists and customers across the country through their wholesale rugging services.

          To get started, visit their website to review the pricing guide and shipping resources, or contact the studio directly to discuss your project and set up an order.

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