Quality Taxidermy From The Heart of America
Just A Few Examples Of The Variety Of Taxidermy Work We Do...
Select Your Ideal Large Game or Bird-Waterfowl Pose & Mount
Large Game Poses (Deer, Antelope, Elk)
For large game, poses are categorized by Attitude (how high the head is held) and Turn (the direction the animal is looking).
- 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.
Calvin and Bailee G.
Bird & Waterfowl Poses
Bird poses focus on flight dynamics, landing states, or perched behavior.
- 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
Fish are mounted to showcase curvature, depth, and muscle movement.
- 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.
Brandon and Booke K.
Wildcat & Lion Poses (Felines)
Felines are highly muscular and flexible, allowing for intense action or completely serene poses.
- 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
At the earliest moment of acquiring your trophy, contact us for a FREE QUOTE & DOWN PAYMENT INFORMATION.
- 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 Shipping Container/Box: Place Your Secure 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.
Jesse S.
Post-Taxidermy Services
Every customer will be provide a LINK to our exclusive “STUDIO ACCESS PASS” – where you can view the progress steps involved into turning your Trophy into an heirloom.
- 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.