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About
Joe's Taxidermy is a professional taxidermy shop located in southern Vermont, owned and operated by Joe Bishop. They specialize in custom mounts including shoulder mounts, full-body mounts, rugs, and fish replicas, with 27 years of experience and a focus on lifelike finished mounts.
Specialties
DeerFishBirdsSmall MammalsLarge MammalsFull BodyShoulder MountEuropean Mount
Species
deerblack bearmooseelkred stagcaribouantelopebuffalo
Turnaround Time
1 year
Pricing
View full price list →Shoulder Mounts
Whitetail Deer$850.00
Mule Deer$850.00
Black Bear - Open Mouth$985.00
Black Bear - Closed Mouth$875.00
Russian Boar - Open Mouth$985.00
Russian Boar - Closed Mouth$875.00
Antelope$850.00
Caribou$1,750.00
Elk$1,750.00
Red Stag$1,750.00
Moose$2,600–$2,800
Buffalo$2,600–$2,800
European Mounts
Deer (no lower jaw, includes hanger)$215.00
Bear (includes lower jaw)$225.00
Moose (no lower jaw)$650.00
Coyote/Fox (includes lower jaw)$125.00
Wall/Table Panels
Standard$75.00 and up
Moose$145.00
Antler Mounts
Deer (with panel/flocking)$175.00
Moose (with leather and panel)$500.00
Full Body Mounts
Black Bear - Lifesize$2,200–$5,280 (price by size)
Black Bear - 1/2 Mount (Closed Mouth)$1,400–$1,975
Black Bear - 1/2 Mount (Open Mouth)$1,550–$2,075
Bobcat Lifesize (Closed Mouth)$950.00
Bobcat Lifesize (Open Mouth)$1,050.00
Coyote Lifesize (Closed Mouth)$1,200.00
Coyote Lifesize (Open Mouth)$1,350.00
Fisher Lifesize (Closed Mouth)$950.00
Red Fox Lifesize (Closed Mouth)$950.00
Rugs
Black Bear (Open Mouth)$364.20/lin.ft
Black Bear (Closed Mouth)$310.20/lin.ft
Bobcat (Open Mouth)$975.00
Bobcat (Closed Mouth)$875.00
Coyote (Open Mouth)$1,250.00
Coyote (Closed Mouth)$1,150.00
Red/Gray Fox (Open Mouth)$975.00
Red/Gray Fox (Closed Mouth)$875.00
Raccoon (Open Mouth)$975.00
Raccoon (Closed Mouth)$875.00
Deer Hide (no head or feet)$96.00/lin.ft
Fish
Freshwater Skin MountAvailable by Quote
Replica MountsAvailable by Quote
Repair/Repainting of Old MountsAvailable by Quote
50% deposit required when specimen is delivered; caping/skinning fees paid in full at deposit time. Remaining 50% due in two installments: first when mounting phase begins, second upon completion. Full-body mounts do not include habitat bases. Rugs include double felt border, padding, backing, and wall-mounting hangers. Prices subject to change without notice. Goal is to complete mounts within 1 year.