The Crow's Nest

Taxidermist in Santa Fe, New Mexico

(505) 416-7049518 Old Santa Fe Trl, Ste 6, Santa Fe, NM 87505View on Yelp

About The Crow's Nest

The Crow's Nest is a Santa Fe taxidermy studio with a name that signals a clear affinity for birds and elevated, detailed work. Santa Fe's arts culture and tourism draw collectors and decorators alongside traditional hunters, creating a customer base that often cares as much about aesthetics as accuracy. The shop is reachable at (505) 416-7049 and currently has no public reviews listed, so it's worth calling to review examples of past work before you commit. Northern New Mexico hunting seasons, especially for elk and turkey in the Sangre de Cristo range, keep local taxidermists steadily busy.

Services

Taxidermy

Services & Process

A studio named for a bird almost certainly handles bird mounts with particular attention to detail, which is demanding work requiring careful feather handling and precise wire framing. Beyond birds, Santa Fe area taxidermists typically work with deer, elk, and pronghorn mounts brought in from nearby hunting units in units 46 through 48. Fish mounts, both skin mounts and fiberglass reproductions, serve anglers chasing trout in the mountain streams north of the city. Habitat display work, where the mount is set against a natural scene, tends to appeal to Santa Fe's design-conscious clientele.

Service Area

The Crow's Nest is based in Santa Fe and serves hunters, collectors, and decorators across the northern New Mexico region. Clients from Taos, Los Alamos, and the surrounding mountain communities make the trip regularly. The shop is accessible from the major highways connecting the Sangre de Cristo hunting units to the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you mount exotic or non-game birds?
Federal law under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act restricts the mounting of most wild bird species without proper permits. Ask the studio specifically about what birds they can legally accept, since rules vary based on the species and how it was obtained.
Can I request a specific pose for my trophy mount?
Yes, most taxidermists offer multiple pose options for common species, and a good studio will walk you through reference photos or foam form catalogs. Communicating your vision clearly at drop-off leads to a better result than leaving it entirely up to the taxidermist.
Is there a difference between a skin mount and a fiberglass reproduction for fish?
Skin mounts use the actual fish hide, while reproductions are fiberglass castings painted to look like your specific catch. Reproductions tend to hold color better over time and allow catch-and-release anglers to have a mount made from just measurements and photos.
How do I store my mounted trophy long-term?
Keep mounts away from direct sunlight, which fades hides and feathers over time, and maintain consistent indoor humidity levels. Dust gently with a soft brush and avoid hanging mounts near heating vents or exterior walls that experience significant temperature swings.
What makes Santa Fe taxidermists different from shops in other parts of New Mexico?
Santa Fe's art market and design-forward clientele push local studios to treat mounts as decorative pieces alongside functional trophies. You'll often find more attention paid to habitat displays and custom presentation options at shops serving this market.
Can taxidermists repair or restore an old mount that's been damaged?
Restoration work is a service many experienced taxidermists offer for mounts that have faded, dried out, or suffered physical damage. Call ahead with a description of the damage so the studio can give you an honest assessment of what's fixable and at what cost.

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