TaxidermyXShipman's Taxidermy Studio
Taxidermist in Cohutta, Georgia
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ExoticAbout Shipman's Taxidermy Studio
Shipman's Taxidermy Studio is a taxidermy studio located in Cohutta, Georgia, established in 1996 and Christian owned and operated.
They create high-quality wildlife art for a wide range of North American, African, and exotic game, birds, fish, and reptiles.
The studio operates as a full-service wildlife art shop with a focus on both individual trophies and wholesale work for other taxidermists.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Wild sheep
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Snow sheep
- • Brown bear
- • Fallow deer
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Quail
- • Canada geese
- • Pheasants
- • Woodcock
- • Brazilian teal
- • Silver teal
small game
- • Bobcat
- • Fox squirrel
- • Grey squirrel
- • Skunk
- • Grey fox
- • Coyote
reptiles
- • Frog
- • Lizard
- • Snake
- • Turtle
exotic
- • African game
- • Cape buffalo
- • Kudu
- • Impala
- • Warthog
- • Ibex
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, bears, birds, fish, reptiles, and a variety of African and exotic species.
Available mount styles include shoulder and pedestal mounts, full-body mounts, bird mounts, custom habitats, fish reproductions, tanning, and rug work from mounted heads or tanned skins.
In business since 1996, the studio highlights a certified taxidermist, ongoing continuing education, and a long-running emphasis on quality wildlife art.
They stress fully tanned mammal skins, high-quality materials, realistic detail, and natural, artistic presentation in each piece.
Pricing & Turnaround
They do not publish a price list and ask you to call or email for taxidermy and wholesale rugging prices, including guidance on options like felt colors.
Reviews mention turnaround times of around a year, with some customers viewing the longer wait as appropriate for the level of quality while others find it slow.
They offer professional wholesale rugging for taxidermists, pillows made from tanned skins, custom habitat and rock bases, finished mounts for sale, and USDA-approved handling and shipping support, including safari tagging.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the mounts as extremely well done, realistic, and artistic, noting impressive detail in fish, deer, and European mounts.
Most customers describe the owner as friendly, honest, knowledgeable, and professional, though a few report less positive phone interactions or limited hands-on help.
Reviews frequently mention long turnaround times that some customers defend as necessary for high quality, while a few express concern about waiting periods and specific price quotes.
Find Out More
The studio is based in Cohutta, Georgia, and serves hunters and anglers across the region, including clients who ship specimens under USDA restrictions.
You can call 706-694-4144 or email shipmanstaxidermy@windstream.net to discuss a project, request pricing, or get shipping instructions before sending your specimen.
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