About
Preserving God's Creation Taxidermy is a Vermont-based taxidermy business run by Cathy Gearwar, a wildlife artist with over 20 years of experience. They specialize in life-size mammals, game heads, rugs, tanning, and European mounts.
Specialties
Small MammalsLarge MammalsFull BodyShoulder MountEuropean Mount
Species
bobcatcoyotefoxfisherfawnsquirrelermineraccoon
Certifications
Member of the United Taxidermists of New YorkPast President of the New England Association of Taxidermists
Awards & Competitions
- ★Best of Show winner, 2023 New England Association of Taxidermists Championships
- ★Four Best of Show Pro awards
- ★Best lifesize small mammal Master Division (several)
- ★Best lifesize large mammal Master Division (3)
- ★4 first place mammals at the World Competition
- ★Big Game North American award
- ★Best Indigenous NY small mammal
- ★Distinguished Taxidermist Award Master Division
- ★Many Best of Category
- ★Most Outstanding Furbearer
- ★Best Tan by a Competitor
- ★Several People's Choice Awards
- ★Taxidermist's Choice
- ★Many McKenzie Taxidermist's Choice
Pricing
View full price list →Life Size Mammals
Bobcat$1,400
Coyote$1,500
Fox (Red)$1,200–$1,275
Fisher$1,200
Fawn$1,400
Squirrel/Ermine$400
Raccoon$1,250
Otter$1,250
Mink/Marten$600
Game Heads
Whitetail Deer$900
Coyote$575
Black Bear$925
Bobcat$575
Caribou$1,000
Boar$1,200
Fox (Red)$550–$575
Rugs
Bear$345/foot + $350 open mouth
Bobcat$1,100–$1,295 open mouth
Coyote$1,200–$1,395 open mouth
Tanning
Coyote$395
Bobcat/Otter/Fox$350
Deer hide$350
European Mounts
Deer$250–$325 with base
Bear$250–$325 with base
Coyote/Bobcat$150
We no longer take birds or fish. Call for a quote on other mammal species. Discount on small mammals if already skinned.