Top Notch Taxidermy

Top Notch Taxidermy works on fish, birds, big game, small game, exotics, and African species, with a particular focus on high-end fish and replica work.

Available mount styles include shoulder and gamehead mounts, full-body mounts for select species, bird mounts, European and antler mounts, and both skin-mount and replica fish, often paired with custom habitat bases and pedestals.

Tyler Erickson has worked professionally since around 2007–2008, holds a wildlife and fisheries degree, is state and federally licensed, and has earned numerous top awards at state, national, North American, and world taxidermy competitions.

He treats each mount as his own, emphasizing ultra-realistic detail, custom molding and casting, custom eyes, fine hand-painted scales, and artistic, competition-level presentation.

The studio publishes a detailed price list, with fish typically priced per inch with minimums and add-ons, mammals and exotics priced by species and size, and all prices clearly noted as subject to change, so you should confirm current rates directly.

Reviews describe turnaround as mixed, with some customers receiving work within the quoted timeframe and others reporting very long waits on certain pieces, so you should discuss expected timelines up front.

Additional services include antler plaques, European skull mounts, antler repair, custom wood wall panels and hangers, custom habitat and pedestal displays, finished rugs, and advanced training and judging within the industry.