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    Lowell, Indiana

    Realistic Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Lowell, Indiana

    4.5 (42 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsSmall GameReptiles

    About Realistic Taxidermy

    Realistic Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Lowell, Indiana that is family owned and operated by the Taylor family.

    They run a full-time studio and venison processing shop offering life-like, award-winning displays and convenient one-stop deer services.

    You can work directly with experienced taxidermists and a dedicated fish artist for both traditional mounts and custom pieces.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Deer
    • Deer heads
    • Bear
    • Wolf
    • Moose

    fish

    • Fish Replicas
    • Fish Skin Mounts

    birds

    • Ducks
    • Grouse

    small game


      reptiles


        Animal Mount Details

        They provide full-range taxidermy for big game, small game mammals, birds, fish, pets, reptiles, and exotics.

        Available mount styles include shoulder and full-body mounts, bird and fish skin mounts, reproduction fish, tanned furs, restoration and remounts, and custom habitat and furniture-style displays.

        The studio has been in business for 25 years, with Phil and Jim Taylor leading the taxidermy work, Laura Taylor specializing in fish painting, and Zack Taylor learning the trade first-hand.

        They emphasize life-like, detailed, award-winning mounts and stand behind their work with lifetime guarantees.


        Pricing & Turnaround

        Taxidermy prices are not listed publicly, and they encourage you to call for current rates and take advantage of free estimates on repairs, while deer processing and sausage products follow clear weight-based and per-roll pricing tiers.

        Average taxidermy turnaround is listed as 3–6 months with a 50% deposit and no further payments until completion, while meat processing is often completed within days to about a week.

        Additional services include custom coffee and end tables, habitat bases and displays, tanned furs, freeze-dried pets and reptiles, fire and smoke restoration cleaning, mount repairs, finished mounts and showroom displays, individual-batch deer processing, hunting consultation and booking, and a venison cookbook.


        What Customers Say

        4.5(42 reviews)
        Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

        Reviewers generally praise the quality as amazing, beautiful, and life-like, especially for deer and other game, though a few fish mounts drew criticism for paint durability or color accuracy.

        Most customers describe the team as friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and helpful, but a small number report very negative interactions involving rudeness, disputes over pricing or corrections, and conflict during pickup.

        Turnaround is viewed as fast for processing and acceptable but longer for mounts, with some praise for meeting requested dates and some concerns about delays, communication, and handling of cancellations.


        Find Out More

        The studio is based in Lowell, Indiana and serves hunters and taxidermy clients from the surrounding region who want both mounting and venison processing in one location.

        You can call or visit during their posted hours to see the showroom, discuss your project with a taxidermist, confirm pricing, and schedule drop-off.

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