Winslow, Indiana

Sunrise Bait & Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Winslow, Indiana

3.8 (21 reviews)

About Sunrise Bait & Taxidermy

Sunrise Bait & Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Winslow, Indiana, dedicated to preserving hunting and fishing memories for local residents.

The studio operates alongside a bait shop and grew from a small personal setup into an established, community-supported business built around a passion for the outdoors.

Animal Mount Details

They provide general taxidermy services connected to hunting and fishing trophies, though specific animal categories are not listed.

The owner describes taxidermy as a lifelong dream, rooted in a childhood passion for nature, hunting, and angling that developed into the current studio and bait shop.

Customer feedback highlights realistic, high-quality work on completed mounts, with some pieces still looking great years later.

Pricing & Turnaround

No detailed pricing is published, and you should call or visit the shop for quotes on taxidermy work and bait.

Reviews report very long turnaround times on some taxidermy projects, including waits of around two years or more and, in at least one case, a hide never returned.

What Customers Say

3.8(21 reviews)

Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

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Reviewers who comment on craftsmanship describe the taxidermy quality as very good, with realistic, flaw-free mounts that hold up over time.

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Service experiences are mixed, with some customers praising the friendly, family-run atmosphere and others reporting poor professionalism, harassment after negative reviews, and weak communication.

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Reliability feedback is also mixed, as several reviewers mention long delays, missed timelines, and difficulty getting updates on work, while bait customers often note fresh bait, good prices, and long business hours.

Find Out More

The shop sits at 3754 IN-61 in Winslow, Indiana, on the east side of the road just north of the old Winslow grain elevator, with a gravel lot that can accommodate trucks and a primary focus on serving the local Winslow community.

You should contact Sunrise Bait & Taxidermy directly or stop by during their generally long posted hours to discuss your project, confirm current services, and ask about timelines before you commit.

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