TaxidermyXRon's Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Lakeland, Minnesota
Big Game
Birds
Small Game
ReptilesAbout Ron's Taxidermy
Ron's Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Lakeland, Minnesota, serving hunters and anglers across the Twin Cities and surrounding regions of Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Owner Ron Shaleen runs a locally owned, full-service shop where most work is done on-site for personalized attention and fast completion.
The studio focuses on affordable, experienced service that produces mounts you can be proud to display.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Deer
- • Bear
- • Elk
birds
- • Turkey
- • Pheasants
small game
reptiles
- • Turtle
Animal Mount Details
Ron's Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, and fish for hunters and fishermen.
They offer a range of mount styles, including shoulder mounts, game head mounts, and bird mounts.
Established in 1990, Ron’s Taxidermy brings over 25 years of professional experience, backed by Ron’s background as an avid hunter and outdoorsman.
Reviews highlight high-quality, lifelike work that holds up well over time, especially on deer mounts.
Pricing & Turnaround
The shop emphasizes fair, reasonable pricing and clear quotes, and encourages you to contact them directly for current rates.
Most projects are typically finished in about two weeks, with many reviewers noting even faster turnaround on some fish, bird, and deer mounts.
Ron offers advice and consulting on preserving specimens, and the shop features an in-store showroom and trophy room you can visit.
What Customers Say
Customers largely praise the quality and realism of the mounts, often saying the finished pieces exceed expectations and still look great years later.
Service feedback is mixed, with many reviewers describing Ron as helpful and easy to work with, and others reporting interactions they felt were rude or dismissive.
Reviewers consistently note very fast and reliable turnaround compared with other taxidermists, and many mention returning with additional work.
Find Out More
Ron's Taxidermy operates out of Lakeland, Minnesota, and serves the Twin Cities, Woodbury, Washington County MN, and nearby communities in St. Croix County, Wisconsin.
To move forward, contact Ron’s Taxidermy directly to discuss your animal, pricing, and expected turnaround, or visit the shop to view the showroom and past work.
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