Sweetwater Taxidermy

They work mainly on big game and other small game and fur-bearing species, with options for traditional taxidermy, European skull work, tanning, and rugs.

You can choose from shoulder, pedestal, life-size, European skull mounts, and rug mounts, often paired with custom habitat bases that reflect natural environments.

Sweetwater Taxidermy describes its team as experienced taxidermists with a strong passion for hunting, wildlife, and conservation, led by founder Bryan Jensen.

Reviews highlight outstanding realism, attention to detail, and craftsmanship that often exceeds customer expectations, especially on big game mounts and restorations.

They publish a detailed price list for mounts, rugs, tanning, European skull cleaning, and related services, with example prices like $800 for a deer shoulder mount, $2,000 for a buffalo shoulder mount, and $1,500 for an open-mouth bear rug, while custom alterations and some items require direct contact.

They note that most projects are targeted for completion within about 14 months of deposit (up to 24 months for life-size work), with optional rush service aimed at around 6 months depending on workload, and completed pieces must be picked up within 60 days to avoid storage fees.

Additional services include custom habitat design, rugs, tanning, European skull cleaning, flesh and salt prep, antler repair and modifications, velvet work, and help arranging third-party shipping.