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    Youngsville, North Carolina

    Outback Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Youngsville, North Carolina

    4.9 (48 reviews)
    Big GameBirdsSmall GameExotic

    About Outback Taxidermy

    Outback Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Youngsville, North Carolina, serving Raleigh and the surrounding area with custom mammal taxidermy.

    They focus on high-quality, lifelike game head mounts that you can display as art in your home, office, or trophy room, including North American trophies and international big game.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Whitetail deer
    • Mule deer
    • Fallow deer
    • Blacktail deer
    • Pronghorn
    • Pronghorn antelope

    birds


      small game

      • Coyote
      • Red fox
      • Grey fox
      • Bobcat
      • Raccoon
      • Hare

      exotic

      • Axis deer
      • Exotic game
      • Aoudad
      • Ibex
      • Springbok
      • African game implied via african safaris

      Animal Mount Details

      The studio specializes in big game and small game mammals from North America and abroad, along with rugs for select species.

      They offer shoulder and game head mounts, wall and floor pedestal mounts, half- and life-size mounts with bases, and custom habitat presentations.

      In business since 1993, Outback Taxidermy brings decades of experience, with owner D. Price earning multiple state and national awards and certifications in whitetail deer taxidermy.

      They emphasize award-winning craftsmanship, highly detailed, realistic work, and custom poses aimed at producing some of the most lifelike trophies in the area.


      Pricing & Turnaround

      Outback Taxidermy publishes a detailed Summer 2025 price list for shoulder and pedestal mounts, rugs, and add-ons, with example prices such as $1,055 for a whitetail deer shoulder mount, $2,280 for an elk shoulder mount, $2,995 for an American bison shoulder mount, and $3,175 for a black bear rug, plus a 50% non-refundable deposit required before work begins and the balance due at completion.

      Reviews say quoted completion times are accurate or even beaten, and that any wait is worth it for the quality of the finished mounts.

      They provide free caping on deer they mount, manage high-quality tanning, offer rugs, custom bases and habitat, antler and horn repair, and logistics support including trophy tags, coordination with other taxidermists, expediting foreign trophies, and crating and shipping finished mounts to your door.


      What Customers Say

      4.9(48 reviews)
      Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

      Customers consistently praise the mounts as exceptionally realistic and artistic, often saying the animals look alive and calling the work some of the highest quality in the Raleigh area.

      Reviewers describe service and communication as excellent, noting that D is responsive, professional, easy to work with, and proactive in explaining options and providing updates with photos and videos.

      They report reliable turnaround, with mounts often completed on or before the promised date, strong overall value for the level of workmanship, and many repeat clients who say they will not use another taxidermist, with only one unexplained negative rating among otherwise very positive reviews.


      Find Out More

      Outback Taxidermy operates at 5228 New Oak St in Youngsville, North Carolina, about 17 miles northeast of Raleigh, and serves hunters from Raleigh and the broader region, including clients returning from African, Australian, and New Zealand hunts.

      You can contact the studio to review current pricing, discuss your upcoming hunt or existing trophies, and schedule an appointment during their weekday, appointment-only business hours.

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