Top Shelf Taxidermy

Top Shelf Taxidermy works on most North American big game, small game, birds, and other exotics and African game, but does not mount fish.

You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, bird mounts, antler plaques, rugs, and custom habitat presentations.

Owner Wally trained at four taxidermy schools, competes at multiple state shows and the World Taxidermy Championships, and runs the shop as a full-time, competition-focused studio.

He uses competition-level techniques and materials, often spending roughly twice the typical time on a shoulder mount to achieve realistic detail, natural poses, and high-end finishes, and backs the work with a stated satisfaction guarantee.

Pricing is based on hours worked and materials used, positioned as higher-cost, highest-quality work, with posted website prices honored the day you call and a 50% deposit required before work begins.

Example prices include around $850 for deer or pronghorn shoulder mounts, $2,000–$2,500 for elk and moose shoulder mounts, life-size small mammals commonly in the $1,300–$1,550 range, and birds starting around $550, with habitats priced individually and pre-made options available at catalog cost.

The studio also offers professional tanning, rugs, antler plaques on wood, and custom or pre-made habitat bases for display.