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Taxidermist in Edwardsville, Illinois
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Small GameAbout Wild Outdoor Taxidermy
Wild Outdoor Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Edwardsville, Illinois, focused on producing highly realistic, lifelike mounts for hunting and fishing clients.
Owned and operated by Neal, an avid hunter and fisherman, the studio emphasizes quality over price and invites you to compare their work in person or online before you choose a taxidermist.
They operate as a full-service studio with a showroom of finished mounts and a strong focus on realistic presentation supported by controlled shop conditions.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Whitetail deer
- • Mule deer
- • Elk
- • Pronghorn antelope
- • Bighorn sheep
- • Dall sheep
fish
- • Fish Replicas
birds
- • Chukar
- • Pheasants
- • Quail
- • Ducks
- • Turkey
small game
- • Coyote
- • Bobcat
- • Fox
- • Raccoon
- • Lynx
Animal Mount Details
Wild Outdoor Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, and fish reproductions, covering both shoulder and life-sized mounts as well as antler-only pieces.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, antler plaques, bird displays, and fiberglass fish replicas with options for custom bases and habitats.
Neal is a certified taxidermist with well over 35 years of outdoor experience who completed eight weeks of rigorous training with a certified instructor and has operated the studio since 2016.
The shop highlights realism, clean and properly cured mounts, and uses environmental controls, ozone treatment, and managed drying conditions to support consistent, lifelike results.
Pricing & Turnaround
Wild Outdoor Taxidermy publishes detailed pricing for birds, turkeys, antler plaques, shoulder mounts, fish reproductions, and life-sized mounts, requires a 50% deposit on most work (100% on waterfowl), and notes that prices may change and custom bases or habitats are quoted separately.
Reviews indicate mounts are completed on the timeline promised, but the studio encourages you to contact them directly to confirm current turnaround expectations.
The studio offers antler-only work and repair, fiberglass fish reproductions that include a driftwood base, and optional custom habitat bases and tabletop displays.
What Customers Say
Reviewers describe the taxidermy as fantastic, first-class work that exceeds expectations, with strong praise for European mounts and hydro-dipped finishes.
Customers say Neal is amazing to work with, very nice, informative, and takes time to explain each step of the process and available options.
Reviews, although limited in number, highlight reliable turnaround, with at least one customer noting their mount was finished exactly when promised and that they plan to return for more work.
Find Out More
Wild Outdoor Taxidermy is based in Edwardsville, Illinois, and serves hunters and anglers from the surrounding area who want realistic, professionally finished mounts.
You can call to arrange an appointment, tour the shop, and view mounts in person or online to decide on the right work for your trophy.
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