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Taxidermist in Middletown, Delaware
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ExoticAbout Wild Tracks Taxidermy
Wild Tracks Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Middletown, Delaware, state and federally licensed and NTA-certified.
Owner Michael Ruff focuses on high-quality wildlife art and trophy preservation for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.
The studio’s primary focus is full-service trophy work, covering big game, small game, birds, fish, skulls, and rugs.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • White tail deer
- • Sika deer
- • Mule deer
- • Antelope
- • Black bear
- • Big game sheep
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Pheasants
- • Canada geese
- • Snow geese
- • Turkey
- • Wood ducks
small game
- • Coyote
- • Otter
- • Beaver
- • Bobcat
- • Black squirrel
- • Fox
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Animal Mount Details
They work on a wide range of big game, small game, birds, and fish, as well as skulls, antlers, and rugs.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, bird mounts, fish replicas and skin mounts, European-style skull work, antler mounts, and tanning.
Michael Ruff has pursued taxidermy since 1995, growing from a hobbyist into an award-winning professional who competes at state, regional, national, and world levels.
The studio emphasizes competition-level craftsmanship, aiming for realistic detail and the same award-winning quality in customer pieces as in show entries.
Pricing & Turnaround
Wild Tracks Taxidermy posts a detailed, itemized price list, with example prices such as around $500–$1,750 for common shoulder mounts, $600 to over $4,100 for life-size mammals, $250–$675 for birds, bear rugs priced per foot, and fish charged per inch; a 50% deposit is required, orders must be paid in full within 30 days of completion, and prices may change without notice.
No standard turnaround time is listed, but you will be notified when your mount is complete and expected to finalize payment within 30 days.
Additional options include skull and European-style work, antler-only projects and repairs, rugs, tanning of deer hides, and other accessory work such as points repair and removable antlers.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the mounts for outstanding realism, fine detail, and long-lasting quality, especially on deer and whitetail work.
Customers highlight strong trust and repeat business, often bringing multiple trophies and referring friends and hunting partners.
Reviews mention reliable completion, including a deer finished in about a year, and overall satisfaction with how the mounts hold up over time, though the number of reviews is limited.
Find Out More
Wild Tracks Taxidermy operates in Middletown, Delaware, serving hunters and anglers from the surrounding region.
To move forward, review their price list and contact the studio directly to discuss your species, mount style, and deposit details.
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