About
Cord's Taxidermy is a full-time, family-owned taxidermy studio located in Central Missouri, established in 2014. Founder Cord Smith specializes in preserving wildlife with expertise in shoulder mounts, lifesize mammals, birds, fish, and European mounts.
Specialties
DeerFishBirdsSmall MammalsLarge MammalsWaterfowlShoulder MountFull BodyEuropean Mount
Species
whitetail deermule deermooseelkred stagblack bearboardall sheep
Pricing
View full price list →Shoulder Mounts
Whitetail/Mule Deer$700 (base), wall pedestal +$100, floor pedestal +$150, open mouth +$100
Elk/Red Stag$1400 (base), wall pedestal +$100, floor pedestal +$150, open mouth/bugle +$200
Moose$2000
Cow/Steer$2000
Black Bear$750 (base), open mouth +$200
Boar$850 (base), open mouth +$200
Dall Sheep$750 (base), wall pedestal +$50
Lifesize Mammals
Mink$800 (base), open mouth +$100
Squirrel$550 (base), open mouth +$100
Bobcat$1000 (base), open mouth +$100
Coyote$1100 (base), open mouth +$100
Otter$1000 (base), open mouth +$100
Raccoon$1000 (base), open mouth +$100
Fox$1000 (base), open mouth +$100
Ground Hog$1000
Fawn$1300
Deer$4000
Bear$4000
Mountain Lioncall for price
Wolfcall for price
Birds
Ducks$450
Pheasants$450
Geese$850
Turkey$1000 (any pose)
Fish
Skin Mount Warm Water Species (bass, walleye, crappie, striped bass, etc.)$20/inch, $200 min
Warm Water and Cold Water Species Reproductions$30/inch, $300 min
Large Fish Over 40"call for price
European Mounts/Beetle Cleaning
Deer (bleached)$160
Pronghorn or Rams (bleached)$160
Elk, Moose, or Longhorn (bleached)$280
Hog or Bear (bleached)$160
Bison or Bulls (bleached)$200
Bobcat, Coyote, or Fox (bleached)$75
Beaver or Turkey (bleached)$75
Paddlefish (bleached)$240
Alligator Garcall for price
Plaques$35–$75
Miscellaneous and Specialty Mounts
Whitetail/Mule Deer Pack Mount$600
Whitetail/Mule Deer Antler Plaque$145
Name Plate$15
Hardwood Panel$120
Removable antlers/horns for any mount$350
Velvet Preservation$150
Tine Repair$80 for first inch, $20 per additional inch
Small Mammal Desk Pedestal$550
Turkey Fan, Beard, and Spurs on Panel$225
Bear Rugs$400 per linear foot
50% deposit at drop off. All prices subject to change. Call for quote on any animal not listed. Prices valid 2025-2026.