Banded Taxidermy

Mesa, AZ

About

Banded Taxidermy is a family-owned taxidermy business in east Mesa, Arizona, founded by fourth-generation Arizona native Jacob Draper. They specialize in bird taxidermy, European mounts, and custom taxidermy services with a passion for preserving wildlife and supporting the hunting community.

Specialties

BirdsWaterfowlEuropean MountShoulder MountFull BodyFreeze DryHabitat DisplaysDeerLarge MammalsSmall Mammals

Species

ducksgeesequailpheasantchukarsandhill craneturkeydeer

Pricing

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Bird Taxidermy Species

Ducks$325

Mergansers$350

Canada Goose$550

Brants, Ross's or Snow Goose$475

Quail$250

Pheasant$350

Chukar$325

Sandhill Crane$950

Bird Mounts and Bases

Foliage (moss, grass, reeds, etc.)$45

Freezer burnt feet$40

Turkey Taxidermy

Turkey tail fan, with or without beard$125

Turkey tail fan, beard, and spurs$175

Turkey tail fan, beard, spurs, and wings$250

Turkey full mount$1,100

Custom Wood Plaques

Arizona state outline$100+

Other state outlines or custom shape$150+

Feather Art

Turkey Large Diamond Frame (30' x 30')$800

Turkey Frame Displaying both Wings and the Fan (52" x 25")$1,000

European Mount Species

Deer (Whitetail or Mule)$175

Javelina$100

Elk (Bull)$275

Elk (Cow)$180

Pronghorn$200

Bear$160

Mountain Lion$160

Small game (coyote, coatimundi, fox, etc.)$100

European Mount Add-Ons

Lower Jaw for elk, deer, pronghorn$30

Antler rebuild (first inch)$60

Antler rebuild (per inch after first)$20

Skinning Fee$25

Rotten fee$75

Hide Tanning

Elk$500

Deer (Whitetail or Mule)$350

Mountain lion$500

Fox$200

Coyote$260

Bobcat$260

Javelina$300

Bear$600

Rugs

Black bear – open mouth (first 5 feet)$1,800

Black bear – open mouth (per inch additional)$25

Javelina Mounts

Shoulder Mount$800

Habitat scene add-on$250

Half life size$1,500

50% deposit required at drop-off for all services starting August 2026. 20% discount for all youth hunting taxidermy services. Skinning fees waived for youth harvested animals. Velvet antler preservation available (minimum $50 for deer, $100 for elk). Habitat scene pricing for full turkey mounts starts at $200 extra. Birds must be brought in whole without field dressing. Custom base pricing varies. Additional charges may apply for improper field dressing or rotten animals.

Photos & Work

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