TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Grand Junction, Colorado
Precision Wildlife Taxidermy, LLC is a taxidermy studio located in Grand Junction, Colorado, locally owned and operated since 1994.
They provide a full range of taxidermy services for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts, including shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, rugs, European and panel mounts, and tanning.
The studio operates as a full-service shop with a strong emphasis on custom, handcrafted work for North American and exotic trophies.
They work on a broad mix of big game, small game, predators, and exotics, with services that cover capes, hides, skulls, and full-body pieces.
Available mount styles include shoulder, life-size, half life-size, European, panel, and rug mounts, with artistic bases and pedestal options offered for many pieces.
Owner and taxidermist Matt Gillilan has been in business since 1994 and focuses on preserving a wide variety of animals for his customers.
Reviews consistently highlight top-notch, realistic, and long-lasting mounts, noting professional care and attention to detail on both shoulder and European work.
They publish detailed, species-specific pricing and base rates for classic mounts, with additional charges for form alterations, pedestals with rock work, open-mouth options, wood bases, and skinning; a 50% deposit is due at drop-off and the balance on completion, and items not picked up within 3 months may be sold.
Estimated completion times run about 24+ months for shoulder, life-size, and rug work, 4–6 months for European and panel mounts, and 8–12 months for hair-on and hair-off tanning, and one reviewer notes a two-year wait as expected for this level of quality.
They also offer hair-on and hair-off tanning, flesh and salt curing, skinning, velvet antler injection, handcrafted artistic bases (with optional wood bases), and can coordinate shipping via FedEx Ground and Wild Game Trophy Shipping.
Customers describe the taxidermy quality as outstanding, highly realistic, and better than mounts they have received elsewhere, with pieces that still look great years after completion.
Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable, and professional service, frequently recommending Matt and his team and noting a clean, respectful shop atmosphere.
Feedback mentions reasonable pricing and acknowledges a long wait time that many customers consider acceptable for the level of craftsmanship, with several repeat clients over multiple years.
The studio is based in Grand Junction, Colorado, serving hunters and wildlife enthusiasts in the surrounding region and beyond through available shipping options.
You can review their detailed price list and turnaround estimates, then contact the studio directly to discuss your specific animal, desired mount style, and drop-off or shipping arrangements.
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