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Taxidermist in East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Big Game
Fish
Birds
Small Game
ExoticAbout Sportsman's Taxidermy Studio
Sportsman's Taxidermy Studio is a taxidermy studio located in East Grand Forks, Minnesota owned and operated by Master Taxidermist James R. Benson.
The studio offers full-service taxidermy with friendly, personal service and detailed mounts that preserve the memory of your hunt.
They handle a wide range of North American, African, and other exotic work for individual hunters and high-profile organizations.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Fallow deer
- • Marco polo sheep
- • Black bear
- • Mountain goat
- • Mountain lion
- • Whitetail deer
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • New zealand paradise ducks
- • Pheasants
- • Ruffed grouse
- • Wild turkey
- • Ross geese
- • Tundra swan
small game
- • Gray fox
- • Red fox
- • Lynx
- • Fisher
- • Pine marten
- • Bobcat
exotic
- • African game
- • Duiker
- • Springbok
- • Eland
- • Gemsbok
- • Kudu
Animal Mount Details
Sportsman's Taxidermy Studio works on big game, small game, birds, fish, and exotic species, with options suited to both personal trophies and commercial displays.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, life-size mounts, bird and fish mounts (skin and replica), rugs, wall skins, pedestal pieces, and habitat-based presentations.
Jim Benson has been practicing taxidermy since age 14 and has operated Sportsman's Taxidermy Studio as a full-time business since 1979.
He emphasizes up-to-date products, modern techniques, and close attention to detail to create high-quality wildlife art that reflects a deep appreciation for nature.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing is not listed; the studio asks you to contact them directly for quotes on North American, African, exotic mounts, and custom habitat or pedestal work.
Reviews do not clearly describe turnaround times, so you should discuss current timelines with the studio when you request a quote.
The studio offers custom habitat and pedestal work, rugs and wall skins, commercial and display projects for institutions and retailers, and help with permits, shipping, and personalized shipping tags for African and exotic trophies.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the mounts as high quality, artistic, and impressive, often rating them above work from other taxidermists.
Customers describe the service as excellent and personal, noting that Jim and his team are great to work with and focus on making sure you are 100% satisfied.
Reviewers mention that prices can be on the higher side but feel the quality and value justify the cost, and they do not provide clear information about speed or turnaround reliability.
Find Out More
Sportsman's Taxidermy Studio is based in East Grand Forks, Minnesota and serves hunters and clients across the region, including government agencies, universities, and major outdoor retailers.
Contact the studio directly by phone or email to discuss your upcoming hunt, request pricing, and plan shipping or delivery for your trophies.
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