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Taxidermist in North Vernon, Indiana
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ExoticAbout WildSide Custom Taxidermy
WildSide Custom Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in North Vernon, Indiana that specializes in custom mounts for hunters and anglers across Southern Indiana.
They focus on detailed, lifelike, and artistic work that preserves your outdoor memories for years to come.
The studio offers full-service taxidermy with options ranging from shoulder and full-body mounts to rugs and replica fish.
Animal Mount Types
big game
- • Black bear
- • Brown bear
- • Polar bear
- • Antelope
- • Bison
- • Caribou
fish
- • Fish Replicas
- • Fish Skin Mounts
birds
- • Eastern turkey
- • Merriam turkey
- • Chukar
- • Ducks
- • Blue wing teal duck
- • Woodcock
small game
- • Badger
- • Beaver
- • Bobcat
- • Coyote
- • Lynx
- • Fisher
exotic
- • Exotic sheep
- • Exotic ram
Animal Mount Details
WildSide Custom Taxidermy works on big game, small game, birds, fish, and exotics.
You can choose from shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, bird mounts, European-style work, fish skin mounts, replica fish, rugs, and custom habitat bases.
The studio highlights over a decade of dedicated taxidermy craftsmanship and a long-running legacy of excellence.
They emphasize award-winning realism, strong craftsmanship, and wildlife-accurate poses and habitats, including detailed foliage and base work.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing is clearly published by animal type and mount style, with birds generally around $400–$1500, small game full-body mounts about $495–$1200, large game shoulder mounts roughly $595–$2500, large game full-body mounts about $2150–$12,500, and fish starting near $400 with per-inch rates and a $375 minimum; a 50% non-refundable deposit is required and payment plans may be available.
They do not list standard turnaround times, but once your mount is finished you have 30 days to arrange final payment and pickup before storage fees and possible forfeiture apply.
The shop also offers rugs, standard habitat included with all bird work, and custom habitat bases and details, with other mounts and services available upon request.
What Customers Say
Reviewers describe the mounts as fantastic, lifelike, and highly detailed, noting that the added foliage and base work help bring each piece to life.
Customers strongly recommend Mike and feel they receive affordable work without sacrificing quality.
Reviews do not comment on turnaround speed or deadlines, but they do highlight overall satisfaction and value, based on a small number of ratings.
Find Out More
WildSide Custom Taxidermy operates in North Vernon, Indiana and positions itself as a premier, award-winning studio serving Southern Indiana hunters and anglers.
You can review their published price list and then contact the studio directly to discuss your specific animal, mount style, deposit, and pickup arrangements.
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