Phares Taxidermy

They work mainly on big game, including North American and international species, with a strong emphasis on whitetail deer and other trophy animals.

Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European mounts, antler mounts, and custom habitat and diorama-style displays.

Phares Taxidermy has been in business for over 40 years, led by owner Jim Phares, who began taxidermy at a young age and refined his skills while working and living in Africa.

They highlight detailed, anatomically accurate mounts and repeatedly guarantee customer satisfaction, with reviewers praising the studio’s excellent workmanship and wide range of animals.

They publish a detailed price list for the 2025–26 whitetail deer season—for example, buck shoulder mounts at 800, doe shoulder mounts at 750, European mounts at 250, antler mounts at 250, life-size mounts at 3,500, and tine restoration at 55 per tine—and invite you to request a complete price list or a free estimate on repair and restoration work.

They do not list specific completion times, but they accept deer by appointment with 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. drop-off hours during the 2025–26 season and at least one reviewer notes mounts were finished quicker than expected, suggesting dependable turnaround.

Additional services include custom dioramas and trophy room design, habitat bases, on-site trophy installation, custom woodworking, reproductions, restoration and repair of taxidermy and collectibles, water and fire damage estimates, import/export assistance, worldwide hunting consulting, and work with insurance companies.