TaxidermyXTOM'S TAXIDERMY
Taxidermist in Wakefield, Kansas
Big Game
Birds
Reptiles
ExoticAbout TOM'S TAXIDERMY
TOM'S TAXIDERMY is a taxidermy studio located in Wakefield, Kansas, owned and operated by award‑winning master taxidermists Tom Bowman and his son Clint.
They run a full‑time, complete taxidermy studio serving clients throughout the central United States from a 3,000 sq. ft. USDA‑approved facility with a large display room.
Their primary focus is full‑service taxidermy, handling everything from very large big game down to small mammals for hunters across the region.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
birds
reptiles
exotic
- • Elephant
- • African game
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, reptiles, furbearers, African game, exotics, and other lifesize mammals and gameheads.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, gamehead mounts, full‑body mounts, open‑mouth options, half life‑size pieces, and custom habitat bases.
In business since 1977, the studio is led by Tom and Clint, both master taxidermists with decades of experience, wildlife biology backgrounds, and multiple major state and industry awards.
They emphasize mounting each trophy as if it were going into their own showroom, focusing on high quality, realistic work and custom presentation.
Pricing & Turnaround
They position their work as high quality at reasonable prices, offer a detailed 2025 price list, require a 50% deposit before work begins, and outline specific charges such as $250–$500 extra for open‑mouth mounts, 65% pricing for half life‑size mounts, a $75/hour shop rate when applicable, and a $50 surcharge if a cape is cut too short, with sales tax added and all tanning done at the owner’s risk.
They stress that "QUALITY TAKES TIME," ask you to call ahead, and note that reviewers are pleased with the quality and turnaround, though no exact timeframes are listed.
The studio is USDA‑approved for receiving foreign trophies, offers custom habitat bases and a large showroom with finished mounts occasionally for sale, and provides guidance on proper caping so your trophies arrive in good condition.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the mounts as excellent, realistic, and artistic, often calling the work amazing, incredible, and in a class of its own.
Customers highlight Tom and Clint as welcoming, professional, accommodating, and helpful, with many noting strong customer service and advice for first‑time mounts.
Reviews describe really good and timely turnaround and show long‑term loyalty, strong recommendations, and frequent compliments on the impressive showroom and trophy room.
Find Out More
They are based in Wakefield, Kansas, and serve hunters and trophy owners throughout the central United States from their north central Kansas location.
Call ahead to discuss your project, review their price list, and arrange an appointment to visit the studio or drop off your trophies.
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