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    Winterport, Maine

    Peak Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Winterport, Maine

    4.8 (17 reviews)
    Big GameSmall Game

    About Peak Taxidermy

    Peak Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Winterport, Maine, serving the greater Bangor area and run by Jeff, a lifetime hunter focused on preserving hunting trophies.

    You can expect lifelike, anatomically accurate mounts created through a detailed skinning, tanning, and mounting process using quality materials.

    The studio primarily focuses on big-game and other mammal taxidermy with an emphasis on custom work, personalized guidance, and practical support for hunters in the field.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Whitetail deer
    • Black bear
    • Cow moose

    small game

    • Coyote
    • Fox
    • Bobcat
    • Fisher
    • Marten
    • Mink

    Animal Mount Details

    Peak Taxidermy works on big game and other mammals, including small game and skull mounts, and does not currently take on birds or fish.

    You can choose from shoulder, pedestal, pack, European skull, rugs, and life-size mounts tailored to your hunting trophy and display needs.

    Jeff brings a background as a lifetime hunter, combining artistic skill, technical expertise, and deep knowledge of animal anatomy and behavior.

    Reviews highlight highly realistic, natural-looking mounts with strong attention to detail and a focus on making trophies appear life-like.


    Pricing & Turnaround

    Peak Taxidermy publishes a detailed price list with a required 50% deposit, with example prices such as deer European mounts starting around $300 plus tax and standard deer shoulder mounts around $1,100 plus tax, and clearly posted rates and add-ons for big game and small mammals.

    Standard turnaround for deer mounts is estimated at 12–18 months, with paid express options available on deer, bear shoulder mounts, moose, and some other work to shorten completion to 12 months or under, or 8 months or under.

    The studio offers rugs, tanned hides, custom habitat bases including snow scenes, antler repair, cape repair, skinning and capping services, and shop-rate custom poses and habitat builds.


    What Customers Say

    4.8(17 reviews)
    Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

    Customers consistently describe the work as beautiful, life-like, and detailed, often saying their mounts look natural and seem to come alive, with one negative outlier on workmanship.

    Reviewers praise the customer service as professional, trustworthy, and easy to work with, noting that Jeff is honest, reliable, and focused on making the process smooth.

    Feedback on timing is positive, with several hunters mentioning fast or excellent turnaround and specific examples like a deer mount completed in about 10 months, and many saying they plan to return with future trophies.


    Find Out More

    Peak Taxidermy operates in Winterport, Maine, serving hunters in the greater Bangor area and surrounding Maine region.

    Review their online price list and contact the studio directly to discuss your animal, choose a mount style, confirm current pricing, and reserve space in the schedule.

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