Outback Taxidermy

Youngsville, NC

🚚 Ships Nationally🏕️ Field Prep/Pickup

About

Outback Taxidermy is a custom mammal taxidermy business serving Raleigh, North Carolina and surrounding areas since 1993. They specialize in trophy mounts for deer, elk, bear, and African game, with services including field prep coordination, international shipping, and tanning arrangements.

Specialties

DeerLarge MammalsSmall MammalsShoulder MountFull Body

Species

deerelkbearpronghornmule deerAfrican gamewhitetail deercaribou

Certifications

NTA MemberNorth Carolina Taxidermist Association Certified

Awards & Competitions

★2012 North Carolina Taxidermist Association First Place Masters Whitetail
★2012 North Carolina Taxidermist Association State Champion Whitetail Deer
★2012 North Carolina Taxidermist Association Award of Excellence in Whitetail Deer
★2011 Georgia Taxidermist Association Best Of Category Professional Whitetail Deer
★2011 Georgia Taxidermist Association Peoples Choice Best Whitetail Deer
★2011 March/April Taxidermy Today Magazine Front Cover
★2009 NTA Peoples Choice Best Whitetail Deer
★2009 North Carolina Taxidermist Association Best Of Category Professional Whitetail Deer

Pricing

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Shoulder Mounts

Whitetail Deer$1,125

Mule Deer$1,125

Pronghorn$1,180

Elk$2,420

Caribou$2,420

Moose$3,175

Black Bear$1,325

Brown/Grizzly Bear$1,850

Peccary$1,125

Wolf$1,125

Mountain Lion/Cougar$1,620

Wild Sheep (Dall, Stone, Desert, Bighorn)$1,620

Mountain Goat$1,620

Wild Boar/Hogs$1,325

American Bison$3,175

Steer/Cow$3,175

Axis Deer$1,125

Fallow Deer$1,125

Blackbuck$1,180

Sika Deer$1,600

Red Deer/Stag$2,420

Aoudad$1,600

Ibex$1,600

Woolly Sheep/Goats$1,600

Non-Woolly Sheep/Goats$1,260

Water Buffalo$3,175

Coyote$895 shoulder or pedestal

Red/Grey Fox$895 shoulder or pedestal

Bobcat$895 shoulder or pedestal

Raccoon$895 shoulder or pedestal

Jackrabbit/Hare (domestic rabbits not accepted)$895 shoulder or pedestal

Pedestal Mounts

Whitetail/Mule/Axis/Fallow Deer (wall pedestal)$1,260

Whitetail/Mule/Axis/Fallow Deer (floor pedestal)$1,555 + pedestal/habitat

Rugs

Black Bear$4,000 and up

Brown/Grizzly Bear$5,000 and up

Mountain Lion/Cougar$4,000 and up

Miscellaneous

Open mouth (any mount)+$500

Bugling elk open mouth+$750

Antler tine repair$50 first inch + $35 each additional inch, per tine

Main beam/horn repairs & major repairsShop rate $90/hour

Solid hardwood oak/walnut shoulder panelStarting at $300

Detachable antlers (per side)+$300

Mounting whitetail/mule deer sheds+$400

Mounting elk/stag sheds+$600

Summer 2026 pricing, effective July 1, 2026. All prices are for closed-mouth mounts. 50% non-refundable deposit before work begins; balance due at completion. Rugs include closed-mouth mounted head, double felt border, padded backing, hand sewn with D-rings — other species quoted. Half life-size and life-size mounts include a standard base. Velvet antlers quoted per size. African safaris: call for quotes. Domestic rabbits not accepted.

Photos & Work

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