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    Burlington, North Carolina

    Wyrick's Taxidermy

    Taxidermist in Burlington, North Carolina

    4.8 (16 reviews)
    Big GameFishBirdsSmall GameReptilesExoticPets

    About Wyrick's Taxidermy

    Wyrick's Taxidermy is a taxidermy studio located in Burlington, North Carolina that offers a wide range of mounting and restoration services.

    You can work with owner Craig Wyrick on everything from new trophies to repairs, with an emphasis on high-quality, long-lasting work and detailed, habitat-style displays.

    They operate as a full-service studio handling big game, small game, fish, birds, reptiles, skulls, pets, and restoration projects.


    Animal Mount Types

    big game

    • Black bear
    • Whitetail deer
    • Red deer
    • Caribou
    • Moose
    • Elk

    fish

    • Fish Replicas
    • Fish Skin Mounts

    birds

    • Full strut turkey
    • Turkey tail
    • Ducks
    • Canada geese
    • Swan
    • Quail

    small game

    • Bobcat
    • Coyote
    • Grey fox
    • Fox squirrel
    • Skunk
    • Beaver

    reptiles

    • Turtle shells
    • Snapping turtle shells
    • Spiny tailed lizard
    • Alligator
    • Snapping turtle

    exotic

    • Warthog
    • African impala

    pets


      Animal Mount Details

      The studio works on big game, small game, birds, fish, reptiles, skulls, pets, and some exotics.

      They offer shoulder, life-size, half mounts, rugs, European skull mounts, fish skin mounts and reproductions, bird mounts, and custom habitat scenes.

      The business notes years of experience with large animals, and Craig is a certified fish taxidermist who also does wholesale fish work for other taxidermists.

      They focus on realism and durability, tanning all big-game skins and building detailed habitat displays, including scenes inspired by magazine photos.


      Pricing & Turnaround

      Pricing varies based on options such as lifesize vs. tanning only, plaque styles for European skulls, and different mounting and habitat choices, so they encourage you to discuss your project directly.

      Turnaround depends in part on factors like Dermestid beetle activity for skull cleaning, with skulls processing faster in warmer weather, but reviews describe the work as fast and timely.

      Additional services include rugs, skull cleaning with Dermestid beetles, repair and restoration of older mounts, pet preservation, custom habitat bases and dioramas, and finished mounts and wholesale fish work.


      What Customers Say

      4.8(16 reviews)
      Summary of customer sentiment based on reviews across the web

      Reviewers consistently praise the workmanship and artistry, calling the mounts excellent, realistic, and some of the best they have had, including fiberglass replica fish.

      Customers highlight Craig by name, mentioning repeat business, strong recommendations, and a sense that he clearly loves his work.

      Reviews describe pricing as reasonable and great value, and note fast, timely turnaround, with one unexplained 1‑star review among otherwise very positive ratings.


      Find Out More

      The shop is located at 1629 Birchwood Dr, Burlington, NC 27217, off Burch Bridge Rd near Lake Cammack in Alamance County, serving Burlington and the surrounding North Carolina area.

      You can contact Wyrick's Taxidermy to discuss your species, mount style, pricing options, and timing before bringing your animal or fish to the studio.

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