About
Gunners Taxidermy Inc. is a full-service taxidermy studio specializing in all areas of taxidermy including fish, big game, African game, whitetail deer, turkeys, waterfowl, and small game. Founded in 1983, the shop is operated by Harry Whitehead Jr., Denton Shearin, and Matthew Cooper, all of whom compete at state, regional, national, and world taxidermy competitions.
Specialties
FishDeerBirdsSmall MammalsLarge MammalsWaterfowlFreeze DryShoulder MountFull BodyHabitat DisplaysCommercial
Species
fishelkcariboumule deerwhitetail deerturkeywaterfowlbobcat
Certifications
National Taxidermist Association Member
Awards & Competitions
- ★National Taxidermist Association Taxidermist of the Year 2007-8
- ★National Taxidermist Association North American Champion Turkey
- ★7 Time Grand National Wild Turkey Taxidermist Champion
- ★WASCO Award Winner 7 times at State level, 4 times at NWTF National Championships, once at NTA National Convention
- ★Best International Bird
- ★Best of Show Southern Regional
- ★Third in World Bird
- ★Second in World Turkey
- ★Best All Around International Taxidermist
- ★Best of Show - Kentucky 10 times, New York, NWTF 7 times
- ★Best All Around Taxidermist - Kentucky 5 times, New York, Tennessee
- ★National Taxidermist Association National Champion Bird
- ★Best of Category - Whitetail Deer 4 times, Waterfowl 12 times, Fish 4 times, Game Heads 2 times, Wild Turkey 15 times
Pricing
View full price list →Freeze Dried Turkey Heads
Commercial - Closed mouth (strut, stand, etc.)$65.00
Commercial - Open mouth (gobbling, standing open mouth)$70.00
Commercial - Custom poses$90.00/hour
Oscellated Turkey - Closed mouth$85.00
Oscellated Turkey - Open mouth$90.00
Oscellated Turkey - Custom poses$90.00/hour
Competition - Closed mouth standard poses$80.00
Competition - Open mouth standard poses$95.00
Competition - Custom poses$100.00+
Freeze-dried turkey heads include moth-proofing solution and insecticide-treated injection fluid. Oscellated Turkey Heads: No guarantee on freeze-dry results due to shipping conditions. Full pricing list available at pricing page link.
Photos & Work
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