TaxidermyXNorthland Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Alton, Maine
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout Northland Taxidermy
Northland Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Alton, Maine, operated by John R. Dykstra and a small team of skilled artists.
They run a full-service, family-run shop that handles a wide range of local game, exotics, and pets while emphasizing quality work at reasonable prices.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Deer
- • Water buffalo
- • Deer feet
- • Bear
fish
birds
- • Ducks
small game
- • Bobcat
- • Mink
- • Fox
- • Coyote
- • Fisher
- • Beaver
exotic
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, exotics, and family pets.
Available mount options include full-body mounts, tanning, and rugs, along with other custom mount work.
Northland Taxidermy has been in business since 1980, backed by over 30 years of experience and formal training in wildlife management and mechanical engineering.
They focus on attention to detail and treat each mount as if it were going in their own home.
Pricing & Turnaround
They emphasize quality work at a reasonable price, do most skinning at no extra charge, and require a 50% deposit before mounting with the balance due on completion, plus shipping if needed.
With added staff, they state that most mounts are now completed in under a year, with some finished in just a few months.
They offer tanning, rugs, and maintain a walk-in cooler and multiple freezers to handle trophies quickly in warm weather.
What Customers Say
Reviews highlight very good, top-notch workmanship and realism across different types of mounts.
Customers describe the shop as friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help, and many recommend them to others.
Reviewers do not provide clear details on turnaround reliability, but note fair pricing and strong word-of-mouth referrals over many years.
Find Out More
The studio sits at 260 Alton Tannery Rd. in Alton, Maine, serving hunters and pet owners throughout the surrounding area.
You can call or visit the shop to discuss your project, bring in specimens promptly, and view display mounts in person.
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