Here at Soggy Bottom Taxidermy we strive to bring you the most lifelike recreation of your trophy by using the best materials available. We are committed to correctly portraying the animal as anatomically accurate as possible. We do this by constant field research, reference materials, & continuing education on the most current taxidermy methods. 

Thoughts of the very moment that you harvested the animal will be fresh in your mind as you admire the quality craftsmanship that goes in to every mount we do. We tan all of the skins that we mount weather in a commercial tannery or in house. From deer to bears to raccoons to birds & fish we use only the best tans, forms, eyes & supplies to portray the animal as it once was. Some small details that are not usually noticed such as the correct color of the nose of a deer to the extra details that we put into our habitats are the things we do to produce a quality mount.
 
Remember that really good work takes longer than sloppy work. This applies to taxidermy as much as anything else. Even though we may not be the least expensive we feel that the quality mounts we produce will bring you years of enjoyment. It takes time to meticulously prepare & tan skins. If sufficient time is not allowed for preparing, mounting, & drying the final product will reflect this.  It takes time to produce the right details, such as anatomically correct eyes, noses, posture, & hair patterns of the animal. The old adage, "you get what you pay for" often applies to taxidermy work.
Quality taxidermy, whether deer, small game, birds or fish requires both knowledge and time. When searching for a taxidermist you want someone that possesses these qualities among others. A certified taxidermist, as we are, means they have met certain criteria to become certified. This is an often over looked quality when searching for a taxidermist. Think of it like this. You need a lawyer. Would you go to a BAR certified lawyer or just grab a guy from “Joe’s Law School”? Then why trust your trophy to just anyone? Take it to a certified taxidermist that you know has the qualifications to do the job correctly. Ask if the taxidermist is in fact certified. Remember that you are paying not only for your trophy to be mounted, but also for the knowledge & talent that the taxidermist has worked long and hard to develop.

Don't be afraid to shop around for a good taxidermist. Take some time and visit different taxidermy shops. Ask questions, look around and compare work.  A quality driven taxidermist will have actual mounts for you to see. Quality taxidermy looks good and should last a lifetime when cared for properly. Take the time to invest in a mount which you will find joy in displaying for years to come. After all, you invested time & money to obtain the animal, why skimp now?
 
 

Give us a call, we’ll be glad to talk with you. We appreciate the opportunity & take pride in your trophy as if it were our own.
Thanks, Shawn Scott