About
Laban's Taxidermy provides high-quality animal mounts and tanning services in Louisa, Virginia. Run by state and federally licensed taxidermist Laban Johnson, a graduate of Northwestern School of Taxidermy with over 30 years of experience, the shop specializes in deer, exotic game, birds, fish, and pet mounts.
Specialties
DeerFishBirdsSmall MammalsLarge MammalsReptilesWaterfowlFull BodyShoulder MountHabitat DisplaysRestoration
Species
whitetail deermule deerwild boarblack bearelkbisonramaxis deer
Awards & Competitions
- ★1st Place Deer Head 1992 — Nebraska Taxidermy Association
Turnaround Time
6-12 weeks
Pricing
View full price list →Shoulder Mounts
Whitetail deer$750
Mule deer$875
Wild boar$895
Black bear$895
Elk$1200
Bison$1300 and up
Ram$895
Axis deer$890
Barbarosa ram$890
Fallow deer$895
4-Horn ram$895
Moufflon ram$895
Spanish goats$895
Full Body Mounts
Deer full body$1250 to $2150
Bear$1400 per 100 lbs
Bear rug$300 per foot
Medium-sized mammals (standard pose)$895
Medium-sized mammals (special pose)$995
Gray or red fox$990
Raccoon$575
Squirrel$295
Fox squirrel$300
Rabbit$275
Large snake (e.g. python)$200 per foot
TurtleStarting at $350
Skull Mounts
Skull MountsFrom $195
Tanning Services
Deer hide$250
Snake skin$45 per foot
Bird Mounts
Wild turkey (strut pose)$1200
Wild turkey (flying pose)$950
Wild turkey (standing pose)$950
Wild turkey (perched pose)$950
Pheasant$325
Quail$250
Grouse$295
Mallard duck$495
Teil duck (blue/green)$300
Small to medium ducks$300 to $375
Canadian goose$750
Fish Mounts
Freshwater fish$19/in
Saltwater fish$22/in
Saltwater fish (replica)$25/in
Miscellaneous
Antler mount$200
Standard panel$80
Solid wood panel$120
Habitat base$85
Habitat base with rock$115
Name plate$30 per 4 lines
Natural Habitat Panels
Forest wood habitat base$80
Mossy oak tree bark habitat base$80
Single rock habitat base$115
Double rock habitat base (small)$130
Double rock habitat base (large)$150
Open mouth costs $100 extra for shoulder mounts. Open mouth costs $65 extra for small game, $100 extra for large game, $160 extra for bear rug. All panels and bases not included with full body mounts. Restoration services available by the hour (contact for pricing). Pet mounts available (contact for pricing). Uses wet tanning (real leather preservation). Turnaround time: 6 to 12 weeks.