Mogollon Taxidermy

Mogollon Taxidermy operates out of Payson, Arizona, a small mountain town sitting at 5,000 feet in the heart of some of the state's best elk and deer country. The name is a nod to the Mogollon Rim, the dramatic escarpment that defines the landscape and draws hunters from across the state every fall. Payson's location puts this studio right where the action is, serving hunters who are often just miles from where their animals were taken. Working with a taxidermist this close to prime hunting land means shorter transport times and a provider who knows the local terrain firsthand.

Mogollon Taxidermy is positioned to handle the game species that define rim country hunting: elk, mule deer, black bear, and turkey are all common requests in this part of Arizona. Shoulder mounts for elk and deer are bread-and-butter work here, requiring large-scale forms and a steady hand for finishing. Full body mounts are well-suited for predators like black bear, preserving the full silhouette and muscle structure of a mature animal. Bird mounts, including turkey and possibly quail or dove, are a natural fit given the hunting opportunities throughout the Tonto National Forest surrounding Payson.

Mogollon Taxidermy serves Payson and the surrounding rim country communities, including Star Valley, Pine, Strawberry, and Young. Hunters from the Phoenix metro area who hunt Unit 22 or Unit 23 regularly find Payson a logical stop on the way home. The studio's mountain location makes it one of the most accessible options for rim country elk and deer hunters in central Arizona.