TaxidermyXTaxidermist in Hopkins, Michigan
Weicks Taxidermy Unlimited is a taxidermy studio located in Hopkins, Michigan, owned and operated by world-renowned taxidermist Terry Weick.
The studio serves hunters and anglers across the United States, Canada, Africa, and beyond with high-end wildlife art and museum-quality taxidermy.
They focus on full-service work across big game, birds, and fish, with an emphasis on preserving once-in-a-lifetime trophies with artistic detail.
Weicks Taxidermy Unlimited works on North American and African big game, exotics, birds, and both skin-mount and replica fish, along with antler-only projects.
You can choose from game heads, life-size and half-size mounts, bird mounts, and custom fish skin mounts or replicas, often paired with custom habitat or pedestal-style bases.
Terry Weick has operated the studio for over 35 years, bringing decades of experience as a taxidermist, instructor, sculptor, and judge, including more than 20 years specializing in molding and casting world-class antlers.
The studio positions its day-to-day work at the same standard as its competition pieces, focusing on lifelike realism, strong anatomy, and detailed, museum-quality finishes.
Specific prices are not listed; you are encouraged to contact the studio so Terry can personally discuss options and provide a customized quote based on your project.
Turnaround times are not published, and reviews note that complex, competition-level pieces can take time, so you should discuss schedule expectations directly when you book.
Additional services include antler replication and repair, custom antler molding and artificial velvet, whitetail antler replicas for decor, custom fish blanks for other taxidermists, trophy room consulting, and nationwide delivery with optional on-site hanging and placement.
Reviewers consistently praise the mounts as exceptional, lifelike, and artistic across deer, fish, waterfowl, and upland birds, often calling the work some of the best taxidermy they have seen and noting that it holds its quality for years.
Customers describe Terry as professional, straightforward, trustworthy, organized, knowledgeable, and down to earth, with many saying they would not take their animals anywhere else.
Reviews mention that high-end work takes time but view this as appropriate for the quality delivered, and overall feedback highlights strong value, clear expectations, and a reliable, family-run studio with many repeat clients.
The studio is located in Hopkins, Michigan, at 608 W. Main Street, serving clients across West Michigan, the wider United States, and international destinations.
To move forward, contact Weicks Taxidermy Unlimited directly to discuss your trophy, review design options, confirm pricing and timeline, and arrange delivery or a visit to the studio.
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