Quality Taxidermy From The Heart of America
Quality Taxidermy Services From The Heart of America For More Than 30-Years
Trusted by sportsmen and sportswomen around the United States, R&S Taxidermy Service brings your trophy to life. With more than 30-years award-winning experience, Rob and his team are ready to help you with any project, including your trophy deer, fish, bobcat, mountain lion or any other memorable piece you’ll treasure forever.
From premium wall mounts to full bodied jumping mounts, R & S Taxidermy are experienced in providing your high quality deer.
From dynamic, wings-spread flying positions to serene water-scene displays, we preserve the vibrant plumage and precise anatomical detail of your waterfowl trophies
Predators require absolute anatomical mastery. We specialize in capturing aggressive realism, fluid muscle tension, and the intense gaze of bobcats, cougars, and lions
Always remember the fond memories of when you landed your trophy fish with R&S Taxidermy
Count on R&S Taxidermy to deliver the highest quality taxidermy for your prized wild animal trophy
We asked R&S Taxidermy to provide a deer mount on a corner table that our Grandfather trophied when he was a child. They did an amazing job! - we would use no-one other...
Trust Your Memorable Special Trophy To No One Else
Select Your Ideal Large Game or Bird-Waterfowl Pose & Mount
Large Game Poses (Deer, Antelope, Elk)
- Full Upright: Head and neck held high and alert; ideal for prominent display but requires a room with high ceiling clearance.
- Semi-Upright: A relaxed, natural posture; the head is held at a comfortable height, resting roughly parallel to the floor.
- Semi-Sneak: Neck extended forward with the head at shoulder level; a highly popular and realistic industry standard.
- Full Sneak: Head and neck stretched low, flush with or below the backline; perfect for tight vertical spaces or depicting an aggressive rutting posture.
- Bedded: A full-body pose capturing the animal relaxed, lying flat, or resting on its chest in a natural habitat scene.
- Straight / Square: The head faces completely forward, aligned perfectly with the shoulders.
- Left / Right Turn: The head is turned 45 to 90 degrees to either side (Note for clients: turns are always described from the animal’s perspective).
- Offset Shoulder: The body is angled on the wall to provide a dimensional, three-quarter view into the room.
R&S Taxidermy mounted our pheasant. We wanted a lifelike pose and they HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK! We were so surprised at the outcome. We recommend R&S to all of our friends and family.
Bird & Waterfowl Poses
- Standing / Perched: The bird is stationary on a natural limb, rock, or base, with its wings tucked tightly against its body.
- Full Flight: Wings completely spread mid-air; can be posed flying straight, Banking (tilted to the side), or Dropping (descending sharply).
- Dead Mount: Arranged in a traditional hanging position, hanging upside down by the feet or a lanyard, mimicking a harvest display.
- Cupped & Committed: The classic landing pose featuring fully spread wings, lowered tail feathers, and feet extended forward as if dropping into water.
- Walking / Strutting: Active ground movement, commonly used for turkeys or pheasants to display full tail fanning and aggressive postures.
Select Your Ideal Fish or Wildcat-Lion Pose & Mount
Fish Poses
- Straight / Flat: A classic flat profile where the fish is straight and aligned evenly along the display board or drift log.
- S-Curve (Left or Right): The body is sculpted into an “S” shape, giving the illusion of active swimming or striking.
- C-Curve (Left or Right): A dramatic bend where the tail loops tightly toward the head, mimicking a leaping fish or a sharp turn.
- Leaping / Jumping: Head up, tail down, angled sharply upward out of a custom water or splash display.
The level of work and craftsmanship R&S Taxidermy provided with our raccoon was perfect. We proudly display our "Rocky" named raccoon in our living room - people notice the great work right away.
Wildcat & Lion Poses (Felines)
- Stalking / Crouching: Low to the ground with the shoulders hunched and eyes locked forward, capturing a hunting posture.
- Sitting / Sphinx: A regal, calm full-body posture where the animal is resting flat on its belly with paws stretched forward.
- Climbing / Descending: Mounted vertically on a rock or custom tree limb, either moving upward or climbing downward toward the viewer.
- Leaping / Lunging: Mid-air action pose with all four limbs extended, capturing a strike or a jump.
- Snarl / Open Mouth: Custom facial work featuring bared teeth, wrinkled nose, and a fierce, aggressive facial expression.
Our Simple Process
Pre-Taxidermy Services
- Place Your Trophy In A Bag Of Salt : Once your trophy is cleaned of anything internally, place your trophy inside a large bag of salt.
- Place Your Trophy Inside A Box for DROP-OFF or SHIPPING: If you are conveniently located within driving distance of our Southwest Missouri Studio/Shop – please DROP OFF your trophy – or – place Your Secured Trophy Bag Inside A Box With Shipping Materials (for safe shipping).
- Ship To Our Facility: After Contacting Us, We Will Provide The Shipping Information Together With Your Return-To Shipping Information.
We shopped around for someone we could trust with our project and found R&S - we are glad we found them because the job they did was perfect.
Post-Taxidermy Services
- Taxidermy Process: With your STUDIO ACCESS PASS, you’ll watch the artistry of your taxidermy progress.
- Trophy Completion: Once we have completed the steps of crafting your ideal Trophy, the FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE.
- Return Shipping: Your Trophy will be meticulously prepared and shipped back to you.
- Follow-up Care: Once received, you will unpack your Trophy along with INSTRUCTIONS designed for follow-up care. It is important your Trophy receive regular attention in order to enjoy it for generations to come.