Vance Wildlife Taxidermy

They work on big game, small and medium game, and both skin-mount and reproduction fish.

Available mount styles include shoulder and game head mounts, fish skin mounts and replicas, antler mounts, and custom habitat or display bases.

Owner Nelson Vance has studied and practiced taxidermy since 1995, learning under a master taxidermist, refining his skills over decades, and officially launching Vance Wildlife Taxidermy in December 2022.

The studio emphasizes detailed craftsmanship, realistic paint work, natural poses, and staying current with modern taxidermy techniques while aiming for competition-level quality.

They offer clear menu-style pricing with example rates such as $450 for deer or black bear shoulder mounts, $385 for coyote, bobcat, or fox shoulder/pedestal mounts, $275 for squirrels, and per‑inch pricing for fish and replicas that includes a basic panel or driftwood, with a minimum 40% deposit required before work begins.

Typical turnaround is about one year or less for most fish and big game shoulder mounts, and the studio intentionally limits intake to meet this goal; as of a recent notice they are at full capacity but still welcome inquiries.

Additional services include custom habitats and display options, habitat bases such as rocks and driftwood, antler and horn mounts, deer feet panels, engraved trophy plates, fish repaints, restoration and remount work, and a public online service status page where you can check your project by order number.