Montague Taxidermy

Taxidermist in Turners Falls, Massachusetts

(413) 239-2080, Turners Falls, MA 01376View on Yelp
Montague Taxidermy - taxidermy in Turners Falls, MA

About Montague Taxidermy

Montague Taxidermy is based in Turners Falls, a village in the town of Montague along the Connecticut River in Franklin County, western Massachusetts. The Connecticut River corridor is one of the most productive fishing and hunting stretches in the state, making a local taxidermist here genuinely useful to serious outdoorsmen. Franklin County hunters and anglers deal with everything from trophy river bass to whitetail deer, and having a nearby studio means less travel with delicate specimens. Reach them at (413) 239-2080.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

Fish mounts are especially relevant for clients along the Connecticut River, where striped bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye are regularly caught to trophy size. A skilled fish taxidermist will either use reproduction casting or skin mounting depending on the species and your preference, with hand-painted finishes that replicate the fish's live coloring. Deer and turkey mounts are also in demand given the strong hunting seasons in Franklin County's forested hills. Clients looking for habitat displays can request natural-setting presentations that incorporate wood, rocks, and foliage to create a scene rather than just a static mount.

Service Area

Montague Taxidermy serves clients throughout Franklin County and the Connecticut River Valley, including Greenfield, Deerfield, and Northfield. Hunters and anglers from the Pioneer Valley and into southern Vermont also make the trip for quality work in this part of western Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to preserve a fish for mounting after catching it?
If you're planning to do a reproduction mount, take detailed measurements and multiple photos in good lighting right after the catch, then you can release the fish. For a skin mount, wrap the fish in a wet cloth and place it in a plastic bag before freezing it flat, avoiding any bending that could damage the fins.
Are reproduction fish mounts as realistic as skin mounts?
Modern reproduction mounts are often more accurate and longer-lasting than skin mounts because the fiberglass form doesn't shrink, fade, or lose scale detail over time. A skilled painter can match the fish's exact coloring from your photos, making the result nearly indistinguishable from the real thing.
Can I get a mount done for a turkey harvested in Massachusetts?
Absolutely. Turkey mounts are popular in western Massachusetts and can be done as a full-body strut display, a fan and beard mount, or a simple feather fan on a plaque. Each option has a different price point and display footprint to consider.
What's the turnaround time for a fish mount?
Fish mounts typically take four to eight months depending on the studio's schedule and the complexity of the piece. Reproduction mounts may take slightly longer because of the casting and painting stages involved.
Do Connecticut River fish have any special handling requirements for mounting?
Larger river species like walleye and striped bass should be frozen as quickly as possible after harvest if you're not dropping them off immediately. Avoid leaving them in warm water or sunlight, which accelerates decomposition and can make the skin unusable for mounting.
Can taxidermists work with specimens brought in from out of state?
Yes, most taxidermists can work with legally harvested specimens from other states as long as you have the proper tags and documentation. It's worth calling ahead to confirm that your specific species and origin state don't create any regulatory complications.

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