Manufacturers

Browse 8+ manufacturers in the taxidermy industry.

McKenzie Taxidermy Supply

United States

McKenzie Taxidermy Supply is one of the largest taxidermy supply companies in the United States. They manufacture and distribute a comprehensive catalog of taxidermy forms, glass eyes, tanning chemicals, adhesives, reference materials, and finishing supplies. McKenzie's deer and elk shoulder mount forms are particularly well-regarded for anatomical accuracy. The company also produces instructional DVDs and hosts competitions through their affiliation with the National Taxidermists Association.

Taxidermy formsGlass eyesTanning systems

WASCO (Wild Animal Supply Company)

United States

WASCO, the Wild Animal Supply Company, has been supplying taxidermists since 1964. The company is particularly strong in fish taxidermy supplies, including the largest selection of fish forms and reproduction blanks available from a single supplier. WASCO also carries mammal forms, bird supplies, chemicals, and a full line of finishing products. Their catalog is a standard reference for working taxidermists.

Fish forms and reproductionsMammal formsBird supplies

Van Dyke's Taxidermists' Supply & Mfg.

United States

Van Dyke's has been manufacturing and supplying taxidermy materials since 1945, making it one of the longest-operating taxidermy supply companies in the country. They manufacture their own line of glass eyes and carry a broad catalog that includes European mount hardware, pedestal forms, habitat materials, and competition supplies alongside the standard forms and chemicals. Van Dyke's is known for a particularly wide selection of glass eyes across species and sizes.

Glass eyesTaxidermy formsEuropean mount hardware

Rinehart Archery and Taxidermy Forms

United States

Rinehart is known primarily in the archery world for its foam 3D targets, but the company also produces taxidermy forms with the same attention to anatomical accuracy that defines their target line. Rinehart's deer and elk shoulder mount forms are favored by taxidermists who prioritize realistic muscle topology and natural neck contours. Their forms are made from durable foam and accept standard adhesives well.

Deer shoulder mount formsElk shoulder mount forms

Epo-Grip

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Epo-Grip is a specialty adhesive manufacturer that focuses exclusively on taxidermy applications. Their product line includes hide pastes for adhering skins to forms, two-part epoxies for setting eyes and securing antler bases, and clear adhesive for fine detail work. Epo-Grip products are formulated to remain workable during mounting and cure to a strong, durable bond. The company's hide paste is one of the most widely used adhesives in professional taxidermy shops.

Hide pastesEpoxy adhesivesDetail adhesives

Harvest Right

United States

Harvest Right manufactures home and commercial freeze-drying equipment. Their machines are used in taxidermy for preserving birds, small mammals, fish, reptiles, and other specimens that benefit from freeze-drying rather than conventional mounting techniques. Freeze-drying removes moisture through sublimation, preserving natural posture and detail without the shrinkage and distortion that can occur with air drying. Harvest Right units are available in multiple sizes suited to different production volumes.

Freeze-dry units for taxidermyFreeze-drying accessories

Iwata-Medea

United States

Iwata-Medea manufactures professional airbrushes and air compressors that are widely used in taxidermy for fish coloring, bird detail painting, and finish work on mammal mounts. Iwata airbrushes are known for fine atomization, consistent spray patterns, and durability. The HP-CS Eclipse model is particularly popular in taxidermy applications due to its fine needle size and versatility across detail and base-coat work.

Gravity-feed airbrushesSiphon-feed airbrushesAirbrush compressors

Pro-1 Inc.

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Pro-1 Inc. manufactures a professional line of tanning chemicals used by taxidermists and small tanneries throughout North America. Their product line includes pickle solutions, tanning agents, and hide oils formulated specifically for taxidermy applications. Pro-1 products are designed for consistent penetration and produce a soft, pliable hide that handles well during mounting. The company provides technical support for taxidermists working out tanning problems with specific species or hide thicknesses.

Pickle solutionsTanning agentsHide oils and conditioners