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Taxidermist in West Islip, New York
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ExoticAbout Walsh Taxidermy
Walsh Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in West Islip, New York that is led by Master Taxidermist Mike Walsh, serving hunters and anglers across Long Island and beyond.
The studio focuses on high-end, custom trophy design with an emphasis on artistic presentation and professional service.
They provide a full range of work across birds, fish, North American big game, and African and other exotic species.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Black bear
- • Mountain lion
- • Cougar
- • Elk
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mountain goat
fish
birds
- • Ducks
- • Turkey
- • Quail
- • Pheasants
- • Grouse
- • Teal
small game
- • Bobcat
- • Red fox
- • Gray fox
- • Kit fox
- • Coyote
- • Fisher
exotic
- • African game
- • Impala
- • Zebra
- • Waterbuck
- • Wildebeest
- • Sable antelope
Animal Mount Details
Walsh Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, and fish, including North American and African/exotic trophies.
Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, detailed bird mounts, restoration work, and custom habitat displays.
Mike Walsh is a Master Taxidermist with over 25 years of experience in all phases of taxidermy.
Reviews consistently highlight lifelike detail, artistic poses, and durable mounts that maintain their appearance for decades.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing is project-based, and the studio encourages you to contact them for a consultation on design, species, and scope.
Reviews describe service as generally timely, but note that turnaround can vary and has been lengthy in at least one case.
The studio also offers custom hardwood bases and pedestals, trophy-room design, habitat dioramas, trophy cleaning and restoration, and expert domestic and international shipping.
What Customers Say
Customers praise the quality as artwork-level, with highly realistic, detailed mounts and habitat presentations described as second to none, though one reviewer reports workmanship concerns.
Service is described as professional, honest, and personable, with thorough consultations on poses and habitat options.
Review themes include strong long-term durability, repeat customers who return with multiple trophies, and mixed feedback on wait times, including one report of a very long delay and incorrect pose.
Find Out More
Walsh Taxidermy is based in West Islip, New York, serving Long Island and clients who need both local and worldwide trophy shipping.
You can contact the studio directly to discuss your trophy, review design options, and schedule work or a consultation.
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