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Taxidermist in Augusta, Kansas
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Whitebone Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Augusta, Kansas, operated as an award-winning, owner-run shop by appointment from a home-based address.
They focus on preserving hunting and fishing memories with state-of-the-art equipment and a strong emphasis on quality, service, and custom design.
The studio offers full-service work across big game, small game, birds, and aquatic species with a particular emphasis on European skull work and beetle bone cleaning.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Antelope
- • Elk
- • Moose
- • Buffalo
fish
birds
- • Ducks
- • Small geese
- • Large geese
- • Pheasants
- • Turkey
small game
- • Beaver
- • Bobcat
- • Coyote
- • Raccoon
- • Fox
- • Skunk
reptiles
- • Alligator
Animal Mount Details
Whitebone Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, fish, and other exotics, including extensive European skull and bone-cleaning projects.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, European mounts, rugs, bird mounts with basic habitat, and custom habitat or display options.
Described as an award-winning studio with many happy repeat clients, Anthony has built a reputation for creative designs, attention to detail, and reliable workmanship.
Reviews consistently highlight lifelike, heirloom-quality mounts with clean, pristine skulls, soft hides, and detailed, natural-looking poses and bases.
Pricing & Turnaround
Whitebone Taxidermy publishes a detailed 2024 price list, with European skull work starting around $150–$450, shoulder mounts roughly $850–$1,900, full-body mounts about $4,200–$8,500 or more, and bird mounts positioned in a mid- to high-end, quality-focused range.
Customers describe pricing as very fair for the quality, and reviews note quick, reliable turnaround with work often finished within the promised timeframe, even during busy seasons.
Additional services include beetle bone cleaning, tanning options, bear rugs priced per foot, basic bird habitat on limbs, rocks, or driftwood, and skull display items such as plaques, hangers, and shadow boxes.
What Customers Say
Reviewers report consistently lifelike, detailed mounts across many species, often saying the finished pieces look as good as the day the animal was harvested and are worthy of heirloom display.
Customers praise the friendly, personable service and clear communication, noting that Anthony is responsive, helpful in choosing poses, great with families, and easy to work with over the phone or online.
Reviews emphasize dependable turnaround, strong value for the price, and frequent repeat business, with many hunters and anglers calling Whitebone Taxidermy their go-to shop and recommending it to others.
Find Out More
Whitebone Taxidermy operates from a residential studio in Augusta, Kansas, serving local clients and hunters and anglers from a wider region, including mail-in work.
To move forward, review their current price list and gallery online, then contact the studio directly to discuss your species, preferred mount style, and drop-off or shipping arrangements.
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