Flagship Studio — Jefferson, Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Flagship Taxidermy Studio
Stehling's Taxidermy's flagship studio is at 913 North Parkway Street, Jefferson, WI 53549 (call 920-650-7800). Since 1978 we've created museum-grade whitetail deer, bear, turkey, waterfowl, fish, and African game mounts for Wisconsin hunters, with whitetail shoulder mounts starting around $1100.
Eight thousand square feet of craftsmanship, observation, and legacy — just off I‑94 and Highway 26.
This is a full studio — drop off your animal, pick up your finished mount, and watch the work between. Walk‑ins welcome during studio hours.
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Stehling’s Taxidermy
Flagship Studio · Jefferson, WI
913 North Parkway Street
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 650‑7800
Mon–Friday8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday9 AM - 12 PM
SundayBy appointment call 920-650-7800
Easy access off I‑94 and Hwy 26. Parking for trucks, boats, and hunting trailers.
Deer Season Drop-Off
Bringing in a whitetail?
Every mount is built right here in Jefferson. Drop off during studio hours, and we’ll walk you through poses and pricing at the counter.
Pedestal mount · $1,350
The $250 pedestal upgrade covers the sculpted neck and chest; the base or wall panel is quoted separately, habitat additional.
Pedestal ideas →Before you come in
Keep the cape cool and dry and don’t cut the throat or brisket. Not sure how to cape it? Call first.
Caping guide →Paying
Pay in full, 50/50 (half at order, half due in eight months), three installments or monthly.
Payment options →
Our Headquarters
A studio built to be seen.
When we designed Jefferson, we didn’t build a shop with a counter out front. We built a studio — 8,000 square feet of it — and then we put the work on display. The showroom holds mounts from six continents, the observation windows open onto the floor where they’re made, and the equipment behind the glass is the most advanced in the region. At 8,000 square feet, it is one of the largest taxidermy studios in Wisconsin and among the largest in the country.
It’s also the kind of place a hunter can pull a trailer into on a Saturday morning, walk through the showroom with their kids, and leave their buck in the hands of people who have been doing this since 1978.
Now in its second generation, the studio is run by brothers Aaron and Austin Stehling — the same family standard, the next chapter of the work.
The View from the Floor
Watch your mount take shape.
Most taxidermy happens behind closed doors. Ours doesn’t. The Jefferson studio was built with observation windows so clients, families, and anyone curious enough to walk in can watch the process — the forms going up, the hides being fit, the finishing work that turns a trophy into an heirloom.
Come visit anytime during studio hours. You don’t need an appointment to look.
Selected Work
Every Species. One Standard.
Services at the Jefferson Studio
North American GameWhitetails, elk, bear, moose.Whitetail DeerShoulder, pedestal, pack & skull mounts.
BirdsTurkeys, upland, songbirds.
WaterfowlDucks, geese, divers.
Fish TaxidermySkin mounts and reproductions.
European MountsClean, detailed skull work.
African & ExoticPlains game, big five, worldwide.
Exterior · I‑94 off 26
The ShowroomThe FloorJefferson Studio FAQ
Do I need an appointment to drop off?
No. You can drop off work during any studio hours — Monday through Friday 8 AM–5 PM, Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM — and you’re always welcome to walk through the showroom while you’re here. Sunday drop‑offs are by appointment.
Can I watch my mount being worked on?
Yes. The observation windows run along the studio floor, and visitors are welcome to come watch the process anytime we’re open. Bring the kids.
Is there parking for boats and hunting trailers?
Yes. The lot is built for it — easy pull‑through access, plenty of room to turn a trailer around.
Do you take out‑of‑state or out‑of‑country work?
Yes. We handle animals from across the U.S. and around the world. Shipped specimens are accepted; call us before sending so we can walk you through packing.
Wisconsin craftsmanship since 1978. One drive off I‑94.
Jefferson Location FAQ
Where is Stehling's Taxidermy in Jefferson located?
Our flagship studio is at 913 North Parkway Street, Jefferson, WI 53549. You can reach the Jefferson location at 920-650-7800.
What services does the Jefferson studio offer?
Our Jefferson flagship handles the full range of taxidermy: whitetail deer, bear, turkey, waterfowl, fish, small game, and African and exotic mounts, with museum-grade craftsmanship.
How long has Stehling's Taxidermy been in business?
Stehling's Taxidermy has served Wisconsin hunters since 1978, building a reputation for museum-quality, pose-driven mounts.
Do you have another location besides Jefferson?
Yes. In addition to our Jefferson flagship, we operate a second studio in New Franken, in the Green Bay area, to serve northeastern Wisconsin.
Areas Served by Our Jefferson Studio
Our Jefferson studio welcomes hunters and anglers from across south-central and southeastern Wisconsin. If you’re in one of these communities, we’re your convenient, museum-quality taxidermy choice:
- Taxidermy near Madison, WI
- Taxidermy near Milwaukee, WI
- Taxidermy near Waukesha, WI
- Taxidermy near Oconomowoc, WI
- Taxidermy near Verona, WI
- Taxidermy near Fitchburg, WI
- Taxidermy near Mount Pleasant, WI
- Taxidermy near Burlington, WI
Not sure which studio is closest? See all the areas we serve.
Looking for a Taxidermist Near Me in Southern Wisconsin?
If you searched for a taxidermist near me or taxidermy shops near me from Madison, Milwaukee, Janesville, Watertown, or Fort Atkinson, Stehling’s Jefferson studio is the closest full-service shop: about 40 minutes from either downtown Madison or downtown Milwaukee, right off I-94 at Highway 26. During deer season we take walk-in drop-offs Monday through Saturday, there is room to park a truck and trailer, and you can walk the showroom while we check in your buck. Bring the cape and antlers, or the whole deer, and we will handle skinning for a whitetail shoulder mount ($1,100) or a European mount ($275). Ducks, geese, turkeys, bear, and fish are all accepted here too. Questions before you drive over? Call or text (920) 650-7800.