TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Greenville, Ohio
Stillwater Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Greenville, Ohio, owned and operated part-time by taxidermist Dave Shellhaas.
The studio has been in business for over 25 years and focuses on quality mounts at reasonable prices with a faith-based commitment to recreating the beauty of God’s creations.
Stillwater Taxidermy primarily focuses on deer shoulder mounts, fish, and mammals, with additional work on birds and antler mounts for local hunters and anglers.
They work on big game, small game, birds, and fish, and also handle antler pieces and select tanning projects.
Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European skull mounts, antler plaques, bird mounts, fish reproductions, and other specialty parts-only mounts.
Owner Dave Shellhaas started in taxidermy mounting his own trophies and has been practicing professionally for over 25 years.
Reviews describe his work as very high quality, knowledgeable, and skilled, with mounts that reflect strong expertise.
Stillwater Taxidermy offers a detailed price list with clear fees, such as deer shoulder mounts around $700–$725, fish priced per inch for larger sizes, flat-rate pricing for smaller fish, set prices for birds and small mammals, and additional charges for options like open mouths, habitat bases, driftwood, tanning, and skinning.
They encourage you to call for pricing on items not listed and note that they are not responsible for tanning issues caused by factors beyond their control; no specific turnaround times are provided.
Additional services include antler mounts, European mounts, custom habitat bases, driftwood fish mounting, fish reproductions on request, tanning of various game hides, and specialized parts-only mounts such as turkey tails and deer feet.
Customers say the taxidermy quality is excellent, calling Dave’s work “of the highest quality” and noting that he really knows his craft.
Reviews consistently praise the customer service, describing Dave as down to earth, helpful, and patient during the decision-making process.
Reviews do not mention turnaround time or deadlines, so reliability on timing is not clearly documented from customer feedback.
Stillwater Taxidermy operates in Greenville, Ohio, and serves local hunters and anglers in the surrounding area.
You can review their price list and call the studio, especially in the evenings, to discuss your specific mount, confirm pricing, and plan your drop-off.
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