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    Maple Grove, Minnesota

    Wilderness Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Maple Grove, Minnesota

    4.3 (16 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsSmall GameExotic

    About Wilderness Taxidermy

    Wilderness Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Maple Grove, Minnesota offering birds, fish, small game, graphite reproductions, horn mounts, rugs and tanning, and other trophy preservation services.

    You work directly with an experienced full-time taxidermist who emphasizes personalized mounts, client collaboration, and guidance on proper field care and transport of your trophies.

    The studio now focuses on birds, fish, and small game work and, as of 2020, no longer provides European mounts, hide tanning, or shoulder and life-size mounts for big game.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Elk
    • Mule deer
    • Whitetail deer
    • Dall sheep
    • Antelope
    • Bear

    fish


      birds

      • Blue winged teal
      • Wood ducks
      • Turkey

      small game

      • Gray fox

      exotic

      • Exotic game
      • African game

      Animal Mount Details

      They handle a broad range of birds, fish, small game, big game, and exotic and African game, with current work centered on birds, fish, and small game rather than new big game projects.

      Available mount styles have included shoulder and life-size mounts, bird mounts, horn mounts on plaques, rugs, and other custom presentations, though some big game and European options have been discontinued.

      Owner Dwight has over 40 years of full-time professional taxidermy experience and has operated Wilderness Taxidermy in Maple Grove since 1980, building the business through reputation and word of mouth.

      He highlights a long-standing focus on refining the art of taxidermy, producing quality work with attention to customer goals and mount design.


      Pricing & Turnaround

      They invite you to call or email for a free quote, do not publish specific price lists, and accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for payment.

      The shop keeps flexible hours, especially during hunting season, and reviews describe long but often clearly stated turnaround times that can range close to a year or more, with some reports of delays.

      Additional services include rugs, horn mounts on engraved plaques, creative plaque displays, advice on field care and trophy preservation in transit, and finished mounts hanging for display.


      What Customers Say

      4.3(16 reviews)
      Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

      Reviews are mixed but often praise beautiful, well-done mounts—especially fish—and note expert repair work, while a few customers report dissatisfaction with coloring, finishing, or anatomy on certain pieces.

      Service feedback ranges from customers who describe Dwight as kind, helpful, polite, and welcoming with many repeat family clients, to others who mention broken promises, repeated delays, and notice that the shop is closing and not taking new business.

      Turnaround comments consistently depict a very busy shop, with some customers satisfied after an 8–12 month quoted wait and others frustrated by waits over a year and inconsistent updates.


      Find Out More

      Wilderness Taxidermy operates from a licensed residential shop at 10699 105th Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369, serving Maple Grove and the surrounding Minnesota area.

      You can call or email ahead—especially for evening or weekend visits—to discuss your project, get field-care advice, and confirm current availability before bringing in a trophy.

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