Shawn Smith Taxidermy Arts, LLC

They primarily work on big game, small game, birds, and fish, with a strong emphasis on whitetail deer and other big game trophies.

You can choose from shoulder mounts, antler plaque mounts, and turkey fan and beard displays, with optional custom habitat bases where desired.

Shawn participates in taxidermy competitions, attends annual conventions and workshops, and has held leadership roles in several hunting and conservation organizations, underscoring a deep commitment to the craft and the hunting community.

The studio emphasizes realistic anatomy, accurate coloration, and detailed finishing, using high-end materials, cast references, and live-animal photos to create lifelike mounts.

Published pricing includes deer shoulder mounts at $725 (with competition-level nose finishing and no caping charge), whitetail antler plaque mounts starting at $155, antelope/sheep/goat shoulder mounts at $795, bear shoulder mounts at $755 plus surcharges for extra-large or open-mouth bears, and turkey fan and beard mounts starting at $195, with a 50% deposit required and additional charges for whitening and habitat where needed.

Typical turnaround runs about 6 to 9 months for most mounts, while antler mounts and turkey fan mounts are often completed in around 2 months, though work can take longer after the gun deer season and finished mounts must be picked up within 30 days to avoid storage fees.

They offer optional custom habitat bases for mounts and provide CWD testing for customer deer, and they accept cash, PayPal, and most credit cards for payment.