Good NE IL/SE WI Taxidermist?
 

Anyone have a recommendation to a good taxidermist in North/ Northeast Illinois or Southeast Wisconsin? In particular, I'm looking for someone who does good deer mounts. Thanks, Bob

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Wings and Whitetails in Muskego WI does all mine. She does good work. $300.00 for a deer head and about 9 months.

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Jeff Knapp (Bucky's Taxidermy, Grafton) is supposed to be good.

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best guy in illinois is in franklin inatures window.its central illinois but he is good about 600 a head though. he is worth every penny.

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Anybody know of a good taxidermist around the springfield area? What are their prices?

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Thanks to everyone who has replied so far. Regarding price; it's not high on the list. If you intend on viewing a mount for many years, quality is most important. And you always get what you paid for. Thanks, Bob

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Jason Biggs at Proving Grounds Taxidermy in Albion, IL. He's about 2 hours south of Springfield. I think he's around 500/head. He's awesome. PM me for contact info.

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I have a guy here in the Milwaukee area that is top notch, he has done my African work and is doing 2 of my buddies Whitetails. He is expensive but WELL WORTH the money and well known for his work! If you want his info PM me!

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I do agree, you get what you pay for. I do not mind to pay for quality work, but then again Iam willing to payfor quality service at a reasonableprice. It is good to find someone that loves their hobby/business and that is not just doingit for inflated prices.

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Taxidermists need to make a living too. Anyone mounting deer for $200-300 per head is either cutting major corners, or has another source of income. I don't know one single taxidermist that is wealthy from taxidermy alone. To think that $500-600 for a deer is inflated is absolutely rediculous. It's probably still less than most people here make.

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I agree and find that $600 is fair for QUALITY work! I have been thru 4 different taxidermists, I'm sticking with the guy I use now!

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Good point. The taxidermist needs to be able to back up the price with top quality work.

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The guy I use here in New Jersey is just over $600

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I don't think that I would actually use someone that only charged me $300 for a Shoulder Mount, but thats just me!:eek: I also like the fact that my Taxidermist doesn't even want a deposit, now thats confidence! He had my 4 African Mounts hanging on the wall before he even mentioned a deposit!

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Here in my area of Arkansas $350 is about as high
as avery goodshoulder mount gets.All the Taxidermist
i know make very good money!It's hard work but
they make a good Living if there good and fast.

A friend of mineis one of the Taxidermist in my area
he can mount 3/5 deer a week.And they look very
Good.We hunt together in IL when we go up there
we pick up ALOT of Animals.Because guys up there
don't want to pay $500+ when they can pay $350 for
just as good of work.

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Hey Bob I replied to your email, call me tomorrow afternoon!

Joe b!

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BlueRanger1,

If people are willing to pay $500-$600 for a mount then that is what they aregoingto charge. I also know of taxidermist inthe south and southeast that provide great mounts for $350-$450 tops and these are people that do this for a living and live fairly well. They also love what they are doing.

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I guy who has done 5 heads for me Jim at North american taxidermy , fair price nice mounts. I had one, I didn't like how something turned out, no questions made good on it looks great .
I hope this helps.

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Funk's Taxidermy
Kenosha, Wisconsin
PM if need number and address.
Here is my mount from last year. About $400 tax and all.

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Antioch, IL?

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Yea thats true there is alot of hunters willing to
pay 500+ for a deer mount.I'm just thankful that
priceshave not got that HIGH in my Area.

I can't see paying more than around $350 for
a shoulder mount.If Taxidermist start charging
more than that around here it will make me fill
like there takeing advantage of us Hunters.IMO

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There ARE people in your area with those prices. It all depends on the type of quality you want.

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No one is taking advantage of me, I choose to pay what I pay for top Quality work that WILL last more than my lifetime!!!!!! You get what you pay for!:)

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Funk's Taxidermy
Dave Funk
3506 - 29th Street
Kenosha, Wi 53144
(262)551 - 7365
Another pic

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Not knocking the other taxidermists mentioned,but if you want the best go here...

http://highcountrytaxidermy.com/

:)

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Being a txidermist myself. I dont feel that not taking a deposit has anything to do with confidence. It has to do with mounts that sit around for years and have never been picked up. Atleast you get the deposit to cover the cost of your supplies. Anyways I am in norhteastern Illinois and do what I consider fine work. I live in Morris. If you want anymore info just send me a pm.
Thanks,

Derek