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Taxidermist in Layton, Utah
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PetsAbout Preference Taxidermy
Preference Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Layton, Utah, owned and operated by Kurt, an experienced hunter and licensed taxidermist.
The studio offers museum-quality work with a focus on ethical, sustainable practices and custom designs that match your vision.
They operate as a full-service shop handling everything from shoulder and life-size mounts to skull work, rugs, and select pet projects.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Grizzly bears
- • Bison
- • Buffalo
- • Mule deer
- • Whitetail deer
- • Caribou
fish
- • Fish Replicas
birds
- • Sage grouse
- • Chukar
- • Pheasants
- • Ducks
- • Geese
small game
- • Bobcat
pets
Animal Mount Details
Preference Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, fish, and select pets and exotics.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European skull mounts, rugs, and custom habitat bases.
Kurt has over 15 years of taxidermy experience and has built a reputation for tackling challenging, intricate projects.
He emphasizes lifelike, museum-quality craftsmanship, natural poses, and hand-made plaques and components for each mount.
Pricing & Turnaround
The studio posts clear starting prices, offers free estimates and military/first responder discounts, and positions its work as affordable and value-focused.
They advertise competitive turnaround times, with current waits around a year or less while aiming to finish work quickly without sacrificing quality.
Additional services include antler cleaning and restoration, custom habitat bases and scenes, taxidermy rugs, and select pet preservation.
What Customers Say
Reviews describe the quality as high-end, realistic, and highly detailed, with many mounts called lifelike or “masterpieces,” alongside one serious negative pet-mount experience.
Most customers praise Kurt as personable, honest, and easy to work with, though one detailed review reports poor communication on a memorial pet project.
Reviewers frequently highlight fast or very quick turnaround and reliability, with many repeat customers, while one outlier reports delays and frustration.
Find Out More
Preference Taxidermy is based in Layton, Utah, serving hunters and wildlife enthusiasts across the surrounding region.
Contact the studio by phone, web form, or Instagram to discuss your project, confirm pricing, and get a detailed estimate and timeline.
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