TaxidermyXWestern Sky Taxidermy
Taxidermist in Bennet, Nebraska
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ExoticAbout Western Sky Taxidermy
Western Sky Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Bennet, Nebraska, serving Lincoln and the surrounding region as a state and federally licensed, full-service shop owned by Rustin Brooks.
You can bring a wide range of game to this studio for game heads, birds, life-size mounts, and skull and antler work, including custom bases and habitat displays.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Elk
- • Antelope
- • Pronghorn
birds
- • Turkey
- • Pheasants
- • Canada geese
small game
- • Grey fox
- • Coyote
- • Badger
- • Red fox
- • Bobcat
reptiles
- • Rattlesnake
exotic
- • Aoudad ram
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, and skull and antler projects for hunters across Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and Texas.
Available mount styles include shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European skull mounts, antler-focused displays, bird mounts, and custom habitat bases.
Owner Rustin Brooks graduated from Central Texas School of Taxidermy in 2011 and runs a full-time, state and federally licensed taxidermy studio.
The shop emphasizes attention to detail, lifelike presentation, and mounts built to last, with active participation in taxidermy competitions.
Pricing & Turnaround
They do not list set prices and encourage you to call for current pricing, shipping or pickup options, and details on natural habitats or custom bases.
Reviews suggest generally reliable turnaround and coordination on pickup schedules, though specific time frames are not provided.
The studio offers custom barnwood bases, floor and wall pedestals, detachable antlers, replica skull installations for shed antlers, and custom rock and habitat bases.
What Customers Say
Customers consistently praise the realism and quality of the mounts, noting top-notch workmanship and strong attention to detail across a variety of trophies, with one isolated complaint about European skull work.
Reviewers describe Rustin as great to work with, accommodating, and willing to go out of his way to ensure you are happy with the final mount.
Many repeat customers and outfitters rely on this shop for multiple animals, citing dependable results and satisfaction with finished work over several seasons.
Find Out More
Western Sky Taxidermy operates near Bennet, Nebraska, serving Lincoln, the wider Nebraska region, and clients from neighboring states.
To plan your project or ask about field care, pricing, or custom habitat options, contact the studio directly by phone before or after your hunt.
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