TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Buffalo, Wyoming
Trophies Unlimited Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Buffalo, Wyoming at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains, owned and operated by Master Taxidermist and artist John Long and his family.
They run a world‑class big game studio that serves hunters seeking anatomically correct, highly realistic mounts from around the world.
Their primary focus is on big game shoulder, half life-size, and life-size work presented as enduring wildlife art for homes, trophy rooms, offices, and businesses.
The studio works exclusively on big game, including North American and international trophies, and does not accept small game, birds, fish, pets, or skull and rug work.
You can choose from shoulder, half life-size, and life-size mounts in poses such as pedestal, wall pedestal, floor pedestal, semi‑sneak, full‑sneak, and custom habitat-based presentations.
Trophies Unlimited Taxidermy has operated for over 40 years, founded in 1984 by John Long, a Master Taxidermist with extensive fine‑art training and decades of competition experience at state, regional, national, and world levels.
Their team of master artisans and avid outdoorsmen, including multiple long‑tenured taxidermists, emphasizes anatomically accurate structure, lifelike expression, and competition‑level craftsmanship in every mount.
Pricing is described as competitive with reputable taxidermy studios nationwide, with a required 50% deposit and pose selection before work begins and the balance due at completion; you are encouraged to call or stop by to discuss specific mount costs.
You can expect most standard big game shoulder mounts to take about one year, while half life-size and life-size projects typically run 12–24 months, with timelines affected by outsourced tanning and overall workload.
They offer creative custom poses and habitat bases, work with local meat processing for trophy receiving, coordinate shipping in the lower 48 and international trophy logistics, and provide detailed post‑hunt care instructions to help you protect your cape.
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the mounts as outstanding, award‑winning work with impressive realism and the ability to handle complex or damaged trophies across many big game species.
Most customers describe the staff as honest, kind, and extremely friendly, citing outstanding customer service, though one review reports difficulty getting return calls and updates.
Several hunters note that mounts can take a while but feel the quality justifies the wait, while one highly negative review describes an unusually long delay and poor communication, so experiences with turnaround and responsiveness vary.
The studio is located at 26 Turkey Lane off U.S. Hwy 16 West in Buffalo, Wyoming, serving hunters in the region, across the lower 48, and those bringing in trophies from around the world.
You can call or visit during their posted weekday hours to discuss your trophy, review pose and habitat options, confirm current pricing and timelines, and plan shipping or drop‑off logistics.
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