Adventures Preserved Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Springfield, Michigan

(269) 963-1544, Springfield, MI 49015View on Yelp

About Adventures Preserved Taxidermy

Adventures Preserved Taxidermy is located in Springfield, Michigan, a community near Battle Creek in Calhoun County where hunting and fishing traditions run strong. The name says a lot about the philosophy here. It's about capturing a specific moment in the field, not just preserving an animal. Southwest Michigan's mix of agricultural land, woodlots, and access to the Kalamazoo River system gives local hunters and anglers plenty of worthy trophies to bring through the door. For more information, call (269) 963-1544.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

Given the studio's name and location in southwest Michigan, the work likely spans the full range of hunting and fishing memories worth preserving. Deer shoulder mounts are the bread and butter, involving precise cape preparation and careful form selection to nail the animal's proportions. Turkey mounts, which might include full-body strutter poses or simpler fan and beard displays, are popular in this region where spring turkey hunting is taken seriously. Fish mounts for local species and bird work for waterfowl hunters rounding out a full-service offering.

Service Area

Adventures Preserved Taxidermy serves Springfield and the greater Battle Creek metro area in Calhoun County. Customers from Kalamazoo, Portage, Marshall, and other nearby southwest Michigan communities are within reasonable driving distance. The studio's location makes it accessible to a broad range of hunters and anglers across the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a taxidermist in Springfield different from one in a larger city like Kalamazoo?
Smaller studio operations often mean more direct communication with the person actually doing the work rather than a business manager or front desk. You're more likely to build a relationship with the taxidermist and have your specific preferences heard and applied to the finished piece.
Can you do a mount of a fish I caught on the Kalamazoo River?
Yes, and it's a common request in this part of Michigan. Smallmouth bass and pike from the Kalamazoo River are strong candidates for reproduction mounts, which let you release the fish and still end up with an accurate display based on measurements and photos.
How do I choose a pose for my deer mount?
Most studios offer catalogs or samples showing different head angles and expressions, from alert upright poses to semi-sneak looks. Think about where you'll hang the mount and what angle you'll see it from most often, since that should guide which pose makes sense for your space.
Is there a best time of year to drop off a deer cape in Michigan?
Right after the harvest is always best. Deer season in Michigan runs from late September through January depending on the method, and getting your cape in quickly means fresher material and often a better position in the queue before the post-November rush hits.
Do you offer any kind of display habitat work for mounts?
Habitat displays add natural elements like rocks, branches, or ground cover to create a scene around a mount rather than just placing it on a plain plaque. Not every studio offers this, so it's worth asking directly if that kind of presentation interests you.
What should I look for when evaluating the quality of a finished taxidermy mount?
Check the area around the eyes and nose first since those details make or break the realism of any mount. The hide should fit tightly with no wrinkling or pulling, hair or feather direction should look natural, and seams should be invisible. A quality mount holds up to close inspection.

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