TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Drain, Oregon
Oregon Wild Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Drain, Oregon, focused on creating attractive, life-like mounts that you can proudly showcase on your trophy wall.
They emphasize exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and artistically detailed work with an emphasis on customer service.
Their primary focus is big game taxidermy, offering a range of mount options for trophy animals.
The studio works primarily on big game animals, including options for shoulder mounts, life-size pieces, rugs, and antler or horn-based displays.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body life-size mounts, half-life mounts, rugs, and horn plaque-style European mounts.
They position their work around turning hunting memories into lifelike mounts with strong attention to artistic detail.
Reviews highlight realistic, top-notch quality mounts that make trophies look alive and well-finished.
They publish a detailed 2025 price list and require a 50% deposit, with example prices such as $900 for shoulder mounts on many species, $5,000–$10,000 for life-size work depending on species, linear-foot pricing for certain rugs, and add-on options like bugling or open mouth and detachable antlers.
They aim to complete and return mounts within about a year, and reviewers frequently praise their fast turnaround compared with other shops.
Additional options include rugs and horn plaques for antler-only displays, along with detailed field-care guidance to help you protect your cape before it reaches the shop.
Customers consistently describe the quality as top-notch, with mounts that come to life and look amazing on display.
Reviewers say Chuck is personable, easy to work with, and willing to deliver mounts exactly how you want them, leading many to plan on using him again.
They repeatedly mention excellent turnaround, noting that work is finished quicker than other places and that the shop goes above and beyond to get jobs done.
The studio sits on Umpqua Hwy 99 in Drain, Oregon, serving hunters in Drain and the surrounding Oregon area by appointment only.
You can call or text the studio anytime with questions, especially about field care, and schedule an appointment during their posted weekly hours.
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