TaxidermyXTotally Awesome Taxidermy Studio
Taxidermist in Billings, Missouri
Big Game
Fish
Birds
ExoticAbout Totally Awesome Taxidermy Studio
Totally Awesome Taxidermy Studio is a taxidermy studio located in Billings, Missouri, led by master taxidermist Jim Guist and known for museum‑quality work.
They focus on creating realistic big game, fish, and bird mounts, with an emphasis on dynamic full‑body displays and custom scenes.
The studio operates as a full‑time, professional shop and welcomes hunters, museums, and other clients by appointment in their 4,000‑square‑foot showroom.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
fish
birds
exotic
- • African game
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, exotics, and a wide range of North American, African, and international trophies.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full‑body mounts, pedestal pieces, and custom habitat scenes designed around your specific trophy.
Jim Guist has specialized in big game taxidermy since 1979, bringing over 38 years of experience and extensive field study of wildlife anatomy and behavior.
Their craftsmanship centers on lifelike anatomy, natural gestures, and engineered support systems that allow for dramatic, realistic poses and large full‑body displays.
Pricing & Turnaround
They do not publish set prices and encourage you to call or use their online forms to request a quote tailored to your specific hunt and trophy.
Reviews describe very good turnaround times, with some mounts finished faster than expected and well before meat processing was completed.
The studio designs custom habitat bases and museum‑style commercial displays, offers guidance and logistics for shipping trophies from Alaska and international hunts, and supports projects for children’s hunts and museums worldwide.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the mounts as extremely high quality, lifelike, and world‑class, often saying the work is second to none.
Customers highlight great, professional, and friendly service, noting that Jim is very knowledgeable and communicates with clients often.
Reviews emphasize fast, reliable turnaround and many customers say they plan to return and recommend the studio to others.
Find Out More
The studio is located at 380 Little Road in Billings, Missouri, and serves hunters and clients from the local area and around the world.
To get started, schedule a showroom visit by appointment or use their online contact and authorization forms or a direct phone call to discuss your next mount.
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