TaxidermyXVerdigris Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Hornick, Iowa
Big Game
Birds
ExoticAbout Verdigris Taxidermy
Verdigris Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Hornick, Iowa that serves hunters and outdoor enthusiasts with professional trophy preservation.
They focus on lifelike, long-lasting mounts of North American game animals and birds, including European and skull mounts.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Pronghorn
- • Elk
- • Fallow deer
- • Antelope
birds
- • Turkey
- • Ducks
- • Pheasants
exotic
- • Axis deer
- • Axis fallow deer
Animal Mount Details
The studio works on North American big game, small game, and birds, with notable emphasis on bird and turkey work.
They offer shoulder mounts, bird mounts, and European or skull mounts as primary styles.
They describe themselves as experienced taxidermists with competition wins for turkey mounts and a strong focus on birds and North American big game.
They emphasize attention to detail, quality materials, and creating realistic pieces designed to last a lifetime.
Pricing & Turnaround
They publish a detailed 2025 price list, with example prices such as $800 for standard deer shoulder mounts, $1,400 for elk shoulder mounts, $1,200 plus base for turkey mounts, and $200–$250 for many European or skull mounts, and invite you to call for pricing on projects not listed.
Reviews describe their pricing as fair and competitive and note that turnaround times are fairly quick and reasonable compared to other taxidermists.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the craftsmanship and realism, calling the mounts lifelike, detailed, and impressive across multiple pieces.
Customers highlight that they are great to work with, with clear, proactive communication from start to finish and an overall exceptional experience.
With a small number of reviews, themes of fair pricing, solid turnaround, and consistent quality appear repeatedly, and customers explicitly recommend the studio to others.
Find Out More
Verdigris Taxidermy operates out of Hornick, Iowa and positions itself as a premier option for taxidermy in Northwest Iowa.
You can review their price list and contact the studio directly—by phone or online message—to discuss your specific animal, mount style, and project details.
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