Top Shelf Taxidermy
1357 Steaders Pass Zeeland, MI 49464 US
616-610-1366
Top Shelf Taxidermy
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Common Specimen Price List:
My pricing is based on the utmost quality. If you are here looking for the cheapest option, you have not found it. Pricing is based on hours worked and supplies needed, not what the guy down the street may or may not charge. If the price is listed on this website the day you call, that price will always be honored. 50% down payment is required for all work to begin, unless previous arrangements have been agreed upon.
-Deer/Pronghorn Life size=4800
1/2 Life=3500
Shoulder=850
Wall pedestal or pack Mount=1000
Flesh and Tan hide=250
-Black Bear Life size=675/ft as measured by the tannery. Average bears are 5-6ft (3500-4150), minimum 3000. Habitat varies greatly and is priced accordingly. Should you like a pedestal, add the cost of the pedestal. Open mouth +325
1/2 Life=Starting at 2500, most bears under 300lbs will
fall into this price.
Shoulder=850
Finish skinning and tanning only= 650
All bird mounts include either driftwood, ghost hanger, or finished wood backing. Should you be interested in pre-made habitats, they are available for the same price I pay for them out of the McKenzie catalog.
-Duck/Pheasant/Grouse/Woodcock/Crow Flying or standing=525
-Canada Goose Flying or standing=1200
-All other lesser geese/all Eiders and Scoters Flying or standing=725
-Turkey Fan+beard=195 We no longer mount life-size turkeys.
-Elk shoulder=2000 (includes 1 removable antler to maneuver through doors. Second antler if desired +150)
-Moose shoulder=2500
ALL LIFE-SIZE MAMMALS MOUNTED IN A LYING DOWN POSE WILL INCUR AN ADDITIONAL 15% FEE. THESE POSES ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT MORE TIME.
-Badger, Raccoon, Otter, Fisher, Groundhog Lifesize=1300
Shoulder=700
-Bobcat, Fox, Porcupine Lifesize=1550, Shoulder=700
-Mink, Muskrat, Pine Martin, Squirrel=900
-Coyote Lifesize=1800
Shoulder=700
-Wolf Lifesize=3900
Shoulder=850
Mountain Lion Lifesize=3900
Shoulder=850
Habitats vary greatly and will be priced on an individual basis.
-European Skull, The euro mounts we produce are not something that is "done in a week." We use the maceration method in order to protect the fragile nasal bones that get destroyed in the boiling/pressure washer method used by most. Once the skull has been completely cleaned, it goes through an extensive degreasing process that will last months, making sure your trophy lasts a lifetime with no break down and no yellowing. Deer, Pronghorn=185. Black Bear, Hog=260. Coyote, Badger, Bobcat and most average mammals=150
If you would like your deer euro installed on one of our beautiful Michigan plaques, add 60.
-European Skull, Elk=500. Moose, Bison, cow=700
-Skinning and tanning of fur bearers: =275 (If we skin your coyote, fox, etc, it will be skinned out for life size to include all feet and claws.)
-Antler plaque on professional wood plaque=Deer=175, elk=400
-Completed rugs = 350/ft as measured by the tannery. Coyotes and other long tailed mammals are measured from tip of nose to half way down the tail. Open mouth + 400.
-Prices change at least once per year as supplies and shipping go up, so don't linger on bringing in your trophy.
-We mount everything but fish, if you would like a price estimate for anything not seen here, African, Exotic, other North American animals, please call or email.