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    Ossian, Indiana

    Taylor Studio of Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Ossian, Indiana

    5 (17 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsSmall GameReptilesExotic

    About Taylor Studio of Taxidermy

    Taylor Studio of Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Ossian, Indiana, operating as a full‑time, licensed shop owned and run by Robert (Bob) A. Taylor since 1977.

    The studio focuses on detailed, art‑driven taxidermy and replica work for clients in Indiana and across the continental U.S.

    They primarily emphasize fish taxidermy and custom replicas but also handle big game, small game, reptiles, birds (via subcontract), full mounts, and rugs.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Black bear
    • Grizzly bear
    • Whitetail deer
    • Whitetail deer fawn
    • Mule deer
    • Fallow deer

    fish

    • Fish Replicas
    • Fish Skin Mounts

    birds

    • Strutting tom turkey
    • Turkey tail and beard
    • Snow geese
    • Green winged teal

    small game

    • Virginia bobcat
    • Coyote
    • Red fox
    • Gray fox
    • Silver fox
    • Albino raccoon

    reptiles

    • Snapping turtle
    • Iguana
    • Albino burmese python

    exotic

    • Axis deer
    • Mountain lion british columbia canada

    Animal Mount Details

    You can bring in or ship big game, small game, birds, fish, and reptiles, with fish as a standout specialty and restoration services available for older mounts.

    They offer a range of mount styles including shoulder and gamehead mounts, full‑body mounts, fish skin mounts and replicas, bird mounts, European skull mounts, and rugs, often enhanced with custom habitat bases.

    Owner Robert A. Taylor has worked in taxidermy full time since graduating from the American Institute of Taxidermy in 1977 and has operated this studio continuously under the Taylor name since then.

    His background in sculpture, murals, paintings, and life castings supports highly detailed, realistic mounts and creative, artistic presentations.


    Pricing & Turnaround

    The studio posts detailed price structures—especially for fish—such as a $200 minimum per fish and per‑inch rates for wall and pedestal mounts, while asking you to call for most mammal pricing and noting that extras like panels, habitat displays, open‑mouth work, shipping, and tax are additional.

    They set clear expectations that prices can change, that complex poses or extra labor may cost more, and that you should contact the studio to confirm current rates and timelines.

    Beyond standard mounts, they provide taxidermy restoration, custom habitat bases and displays, rugs, finished taxidermy and art pieces for sale, and other art services such as sculptures, murals, paintings, and life castings.


    What Customers Say

    5(17 reviews)
    Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

    Reviews are strongly positive about quality, with customers praising the realism, coloration, and detail of fish and other mounts—even decades later—and calling the work some of the best around.

    Reviewers describe service as honest, professional, and highly communicative, noting that Bob carefully asks how you want your mount done and is a pleasure to work with.

    Customers mention reasonable pricing for challenging work, timely results, and honest upfront discussions about turnaround, and many say they plan to return and recommend the studio to others.


    Find Out More

    Taylor Studio of Taxidermy operates in Ossian, Indiana, southeast of Fort Wayne, and regularly serves both local clients and hunters and anglers shipping specimens from across the continental U.S.

    You should call before visiting the shop and make arrangements by phone or email before shipping any specimens or commissioning new work.

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