TaxidermyXTaxidermist in New Franken, Wisconsin
Stehling's Taxidermy LLC is a taxidermy studio located in New Franken, Wisconsin, operated as a second-generation, family-run business.
They run one of the largest taxidermy operations in the world, with major studios in Jefferson and Green Bay that serve hunters, nature centers, zoos, museums, and major retailers.
Their primary focus is full-service custom taxidermy with lifelike mounts and detailed habitat recreation.
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, African and other exotics, serving both individual hunters and institutional clients.
Available mount styles include full-body pieces, game heads, European mounts, bird mounts, and custom designs with habitat bases.
The studio brings over 50 years of full-time taxidermy experience, now led by brothers Aaron and Austin Stehling as the second generation.
They emphasize high-volume, competition-level craftsmanship with a focus on realism, natural poses, and hand-crafted, scenic bases.
They provide a transparent pricing page for different mount types and habitat options and offer an in-house Easy 8 Payment Plan with no banks or credit checks to help you budget larger projects.
Reviews and profile details do not provide specific turnaround times, so you should contact the studio directly about current schedules.
They also create commercial and museum displays with full habitat dioramas, offer finished mounts in large showrooms, provide pickup and delivery for broader projects, and consult on exhibit logistics and planning.
Reviewers consistently praise the phenomenal quality and realism of the mounts, with special mention of outstanding bear taxidermy.
Customers describe the team as professional, helpful, and a great place to work with, and many say they plan to return.
Reviews do not address turnaround or timelines in detail, but they highlight the impressive showrooms and strong reputation across the US and Canada.
Based in New Franken and operating major studios in Jefferson and Green Bay, Wisconsin, they serve clients across the region and beyond, including institutional and retail partners.
Visit their showroom or contact the studio directly to review pricing, discuss your project, and plan your mount or display.
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