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    Aberdeen, Maryland

    Rack Shack Taxidermy & Tannery

    Taxidermist in Aberdeen, Maryland

    5 (7 reviews)
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    About Rack Shack Taxidermy & Tannery

    Rack Shack Taxidermy & Tannery is a taxidermy studio located in Aberdeen, Maryland, serving hunters and wildlife enthusiasts across Aberdeen, Harford County, Baltimore, Edgewood, and statewide Maryland.

    This family-owned, full-time studio focuses on custom mounts, hide tanning, and wildlife replicas with lifelike artistry and durable preservation.

    They position their work as heirloom-quality displays that turn your hunting stories into long-lasting, museum-style pieces.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Whitetail deer
    • Mule deer
    • Sika deer
    • Bull elk
    • Black bear
    • Moose

    fish

    • Fish Replicas

    birds

    • Wild turkey
    • Wood ducks
    • Puddle ducks
    • Canada geese
    • Snow geese
    • Trumpeter swan

    Animal Mount Details

    They handle a wide range of big game, small game mammals, birds and waterfowl, fish replicas, and other exotics.

    You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European and antler mounts, bird and waterfowl poses, rugs, euro skull work, and custom scenic habitat dioramas.

    The studio combines decades of experience and generations of family involvement in big game, bird, waterfowl, and hide tanning work.

    They emphasize meticulous, lifelike detail, natural poses, and in-house tanning and preservation designed to last for generations.


    Pricing & Turnaround

    Rack Shack publishes a detailed 2025 price list with transparent, affordable pricing—for example, deer shoulder mounts around $750, deer European mounts at $285, deer full-body mounts at $3,500, elk shoulder mounts at $1,675, black bear full-body mounts at $3,750, and turkey standing mounts at $900—plus a $50 discount for military and first responders and a free T-shirt with every order.

    They note that most projects take from several months up to about a year depending on species and complexity, and both their website and reviews highlight clear communication and unusually fast, consistent turnaround times for the area.

    Additional services include in-house hide tanning, bear rugs and hides, taxidermy restoration, fiberglass wildlife replicas, custom habitat bases and dioramas, commercial and educational displays, and consulting-style guidance on mount selection and display options.


    What Customers Say

    5(7 reviews)
    Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

    Reviews describe the mounts as high quality, incredibly detailed, and top-notch, with several customers praising the realism and craftsmanship.

    Clients highlight professional, friendly service and steady communication throughout the process, often saying they will not take their business anywhere else and strongly recommending the shop.

    Reviewers consistently mention very fast turnaround times and good value compared to other local options, though the total number of reviews is still limited.


    Find Out More

    The studio is based in Aberdeen, Maryland, with a strong reputation among hunters in Harford and Cecil counties and convenient access from the broader Baltimore and I-95 corridor.

    To move forward, review their published price list and then contact Rack Shack Taxidermy & Tannery by phone or online to discuss your species, mount style, budget, and timeline.

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