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Taxidermist in Shortsville, New York
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Whitetail Creations Taxidermy Studio is a taxidermy studio located in Shortsville, New York, owned and operated by award-winning taxidermist Cliff Weitzel inside FLX Outdoor Sports at 4885 NY-96.
The studio serves Ontario County and the greater Rochester, NY area with a wide range of mounts and display work for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
They operate as a full-service shop with a strong emphasis on whitetails, other big game, small game, and birds.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Bear
- • Elk
- • Fallow deer
- • Mule deer
- • Moose
birds
- • Grouse
- • Pheasants
- • Ducks
- • Geese
- • Turkey
small game
- • Coyote
- • Fox
- • Squirrel
- • Bobcat
- • Raccoon
reptiles
- • Alligator
exotic
- • African mammals
Animal Mount Details
They work on big game, small game, birds, fish, and African and other exotic mammals.
You can choose from shoulder, 3/4, and life-size mounts, European and dipped European mounts, bird mounts, rugs, pedestals, and custom habitat and base work.
Owner Cliff Weitzel brings over 27 years of taxidermy experience and has earned awards for his work, treating taxidermy as both a passion and a profession.
The studio highlights craftsmanship, attention to detail, and realistic, natural-looking mounts, especially for deer and other big game.
Pricing & Turnaround
They publish a detailed price list by species and mount type, with extra charges for options like open-mouth work, pedestal mounts, dipped European mounts, and custom habitat, while larger mammals and tanning are quoted by request.
All work requires a 50% deposit at drop-off, they offer an optional 90-day turnaround service for whitetails for an additional fee, and general completion times beyond that are not specified.
In addition to standard taxidermy, they offer camo dipping, rugs, tanning, custom habitat and base work, a showroom of displays throughout FLX Outdoor Sports, and Whitetail Creations apparel and decals, with the owner also serving as an authorized Tactacam dealer.
What Customers Say
Reviews are largely positive about the quality and realism of the mounts, with many long-term customers praising the detailed, lifelike work and high-end deer mounts, though one recent review reported issues with a deer mount over time.
Customers describe service as professional, polite, and knowledgeable, noting good communication, helpful suggestions on mount styles, and frequent praise for Cliff personally.
Comments suggest generally prompt and efficient service with many repeat customers over the years, but one outlier review raises concerns about consistency and outsourcing, so overall reliability feedback is mostly positive but slightly mixed.
Find Out More
The studio is located inside FLX Outdoor Sports at 4885 NY-96 in Shortsville, New York, serving Ontario County communities like Canandaigua as well as the Rochester, NY area.
Hours are by appointment Monday through Sunday, so you should call or stop in during open times to discuss your trophy, review pricing, and schedule drop-off.
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