Animal Arts Professional Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Deerfield, Wisconsin

(608) 764-8642410 Parkview Rd, Deerfield, WI 53531View on Yelp
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About Animal Arts Professional Taxidermy

Animal Arts Professional Taxidermy is located in Deerfield, Wisconsin, a small Dane County community between Madison and Fort Atkinson that sits squarely in prime whitetail deer country. The word 'Professional' in the name isn't decorative. It signals a commitment to consistent, high-quality results that hunters expect when entrusting a hard-won trophy to a studio. Deerfield's proximity to Madison means the studio likely serves both rural hunters and university or museum clients with display needs. Call (608) 764-8642 to get started.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

Animal Arts handles the detailed, technical side of taxidermy work, including deer shoulder and pedestal mounts, fish mounts for species like muskellunge and bass from area lakes, and full body mounts for both game and non-game animals. Skull cleaning, either through maceration or beetle colony methods, is a clean alternative to traditional shoulder mounts and produces a striking finished piece. Antler mounting on decorative plaques is a simpler service for hunters who just want the rack displayed without the full head. Habitat displays incorporating natural materials are also possible for collectors or institutions.

Service Area

Animal Arts Professional Taxidermy is based in Deerfield, Wisconsin and serves Dane County and the surrounding region. Customers from Madison, Cambridge, and Fort Atkinson are all within a short drive. The studio's location between Madison and the Lake Koshkonong area makes it convenient for both city-based clients and rural hunters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle mounts for museums or educational institutions?
Many professional taxidermists do work for schools, nature centers, and museums that need accurate, durable display specimens. It's worth calling ahead to discuss the specific requirements, since institutional work sometimes involves species that need special permits or documentation.
What's the best way to preserve a deer cape before getting it to the studio?
Salt the cape heavily on the flesh side as soon as possible after field dressing, then fold it skin-side in and keep it cool. If you can't get to the studio within a couple of days, freeze it flat in a plastic bag to prevent freezer burn.
Can you mount animals that were not hunted, like pets or wildlife that died naturally?
Some taxidermists do work on pets or animals that died from natural causes, though there are legal restrictions on certain wild species. Always ask the studio directly and be prepared to provide documentation for native wildlife, since some species are federally protected even after death.
How do I choose between a shoulder mount and a pedestal mount for my deer?
A shoulder mount shows the head, neck, and upper chest on a wall plaque, while a pedestal mount sits on a freestanding base and typically shows more of the body. Pedestal mounts are bulkier and more expensive, but they make a stronger statement as a centerpiece display.
What happens if my cape has a cut or bullet damage near the head?
Experienced taxidermists can repair many types of damage including cuts, punctures, and hide tears using sewing techniques and filler materials. It's always worth asking rather than assuming damage disqualifies a mount, since the repair is often hidden by the form and finishing work.
How do you clean a deer skull for a European mount?
The most common professional methods are maceration, which uses warm water to loosen tissue over several days, or dermestid beetle colonies that eat the soft tissue cleanly without damaging bone. After cleaning, the skull is typically whitened with hydrogen peroxide for a finished presentation.

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