Heading north for caribou? Learn exactly how to cape, cool, and ship your trophy so it arrives mount-ready. A field care guide from Stehling’s Taxidermy, 50 years of Wisconsin craftsmanship.
You don’t see a Red Lechwe on the bench every day. While whitetails and local waterfowl keep the shop moving at a steady pace, there is always a distinct shift in energy when an African exotic comes through the doors. Working on a species like the lechwe forces you to slow down, look closer, and…
In 2026, America celebrates its 250th anniversary while Stehling’s Taxidermy marks 50 years of family-run craftsmanship in Wisconsin. Founded in 1978 and led today by Aaron and Austin Stehling, the studio preserves whitetail, waterfowl, turkey, fish, and big-game trophies in Jefferson and the New Franken/Green Bay area — keeping a proud American outdoor tradition alive.…
Caught a trophy fish? How you handle it in the first hour determines the quality of your mount. A taxidermist guide to photographing, measuring, wrapping, and freezing your catch.
By the time Wisconsin’s third turkey hunting period rolls around, opening-week magic is gone. The big toms have heard a thousand calls, hens are slipping off to nest, and the woods that were thunderous on Day One feel almost eerie. Most hunters tag out in Periods A and B — or pack it in by…
The Next Evolution of Exhibition Design Where Craft, Ecology, and Intelligent Systems Converge Stehling’s Taxidermy × Epic Journey Design A New Standard for Exhibits Exhibition design is changing. For decades, natural history displays and taxidermy installations followed a familiar model: objects were presented, information was delivered, and visitors were expected to observe. That model…
← Back to Bear Taxidermy Bear Skull Mounts – Clean, Classic European-Style Displays A bear skull mount is one of the most clean, minimalist, and striking ways to display your bear harvest. Also known as a European skull mount, this style strips the skull down to the bone, professionally cleaned and finished, and presents it…
← Back to Bear Taxidermy Bear Rugs – Professionally Tanned & Finished, Expert Craftsmanship A bear rug is one of the most classic and timeless ways to display your bear harvest. Whether draped over furniture, mounted on a wall, or laid out as a floor display, a professionally tanned and finished bear rug is a…
← Back to Bear Taxidermy Full Life-Size Bear Mounts – Dramatic Displays, Expert Craftsmanship A full life-size bear mount is the most dramatic and impressive way to display your bear harvest. Floor-standing and commanding, a life-size mount showcases the full size, stature, and presence of your bear in a way no other mount style can…
Turkey Taxidermy in Northern Illinois: Cost, Turnaround, and Mount Options If you’re looking for turkey taxidermy in Northern Illinois, you’re probably asking three main questions: How much does it cost? How long does it take? What are my mount options? Most turkey mounts start around $1,400, with delivery times shown on our pricing page.…