Thunder Valley Taxidermy

Thunder Valley Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, fish, and other specialty pieces such as European mounts and pets or small mammals preserved by freeze-dry.

Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European mounts, bird and fish skin mounts, restoration work, and freeze-dry pieces.

Locally owned and operated for over 35 years, the studio is led by owner Rick Tully, an avid outdoorsman with formal taxidermy training and nearly two years of on-the-job mentoring from previous owners before taking over the shop.

They focus on quality craftsmanship, realism, and attention to detail, and Rick stays active in the Wisconsin Taxidermists Association and competitions to continually improve his work.

The shop describes its pricing as reasonable and affordable for high-quality, artistic mounts and invites you to call for current rates on mounts, restoration, wholesale, and freeze-dry services.

Specific turnaround times are not listed, and hours vary by season, so you should call ahead to discuss your project and schedule an appointment.

They provide restoration and repair work, in-house freeze-dry services (including wholesale jobs for other taxidermists), optional hydro dipping coordinated for skulls, habitat-style options like turkey fans, and detailed care instructions for preparing trophies before you bring or ship them in.