Second Nature Taxidermy

Second Nature Taxidermy works solely on fish, including freshwater and saltwater species, with no game animals, birds, or pets.

You can choose from traditional skin mounts, custom fiberglass replicas, and restoration or remounting of older fish mounts, often enhanced with custom scenery and glass display cases.

Marc has devoted nearly 30 years to specializing in fish taxidermy, and Second Nature Taxidermy has operated since 1979, mounting over 4,000 fish for customers across the Midwest and beyond.

Their work is known for fine detail and realism, supported by Marc’s fishing experience and his focus on paint chemistry, layering, and accurate fish anatomy and coloration.

Pricing is not listed online; the studio asks you to call for quotes on replica work, custom molding, and refurbishing or restoring old mounts, which are priced case by case.

Reviews note that you should expect a long wait for your mount, but customers consistently say the quality makes the turnaround time worthwhile.

The studio also offers custom molding and casting, repair and refurbishment of damaged or outdated mounts, custom scenery and high-quality glass cases, museum and commercial displays, and shipping of both finished mounts and fresh frozen specimens with advance notice.