TaxidermyXShook's Taxidermy
Taxidermist in O'Neill, Nebraska
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small GameAbout Shook's Taxidermy
Shook's Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in O'Neill, Nebraska, owned and operated by Jeff Shook.
The studio focuses on preserving your hunting and fishing memories with quality craftsmanship and customer-focused service.
They offer a broad range of work including tanning, lifesize mammals, shoulder and European mounts, and fish projects.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Antelope
- • Buffalo
- • Deer
- • Black bear
- • Goat sheep
- • Mountain lion
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Ducks
- • Snow geese
- • Blue geese
- • Canada geese
- • Pheasants
- • Quail
small game
- • Bobcat
- • Coyote
- • Fox
- • Badger
- • Raccoon
Animal Mount Details
Shook's Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, and fish, with services that also cover tanning and antler-only projects.
You can choose from European mounts, lifesize mounts, shoulder and game head mounts, bird mounts, and both skin and replica fish work.
They emphasize detailed, realistic craftsmanship and aim to deliver dependable, high-quality mounts you can count on.
Pricing & Turnaround
They publish a detailed price list, with European mounts roughly $100–$450, lifesize mammals around $1,500 and up, game head mounts starting near $825, bird work typically $425–$675, and fish work starting with a $500 minimum and per-inch pricing for skins and reproductions, plus 7% sales tax and additional charges for options like habitats and open mouths.
They do not list standard turnaround times, so you should contact the shop directly to confirm current schedules and completion estimates.
Additional options include tanning, custom habitat bases and display bases, antler-only work, and other services quoted on request.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently describe the mounts as beautiful, detailed, and often better than they expected.
Customers highlight the owner as a great person to work with and say they trust him with all of their taxidermy needs, often returning with multiple animals.
Reviews do not mention turnaround times, but they do stress repeat business, trust, and appreciation for non-traditional mount options; overall, feedback is strongly positive based on a small number of reviews.
Find Out More
Shook's Taxidermy operates from 308 E Douglas St. in O'Neill, Nebraska, serving hunters and anglers in O'Neill and the surrounding region.
Review their posted price list and then call or visit the studio to discuss your specific animal, mounting style, and current pricing before you book work.
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