Planning Your Visit from Appleton
Appleton-area hunters and anglers are served by our New Franken (Green Bay area) studio, where every mount is completed in-house. We also serve nearby communities:
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Looking for an experienced, award-winning taxidermist near Appleton, Wisconsin? Stehling’s Taxidermy has preserved trophies for Fox Cities hunters and anglers for over 50 years. Our Green Bay-area studio in New Franken is an easy drive northeast — roughly 40 minutes via Highway 41 — serving sportsmen and women across Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Kaukauna, and the greater Fox Valley.
Your Trusted Taxidermist Near Appleton, WI
The Fox Cities sit between two of Wisconsin’s premier fisheries — the Lower Fox River and Lake Winnebago to the south, and the bay of Green Bay to the north. Anglers pull walleye, white bass, musky, and trophy sturgeon, while the Fox River marshes and surrounding wetlands are outstanding duck and goose country. The farmland and woodlots of Outagamie and Calumet counties hold strong whitetail and excellent spring turkey. Our specialties run deep — lifelike whitetail shoulder and pedestal mounts, dramatic flying and standing waterfowl, full-body and life-size bear, and museum-grade big-game and exotic work. European skull mounts are available too, but they’re just one small part of what we do.
Whitetail buck pedestal mount with a habitat base — one of the signature deer mounts from Stehling’s Taxidermy.
Why Appleton-Area Hunters Choose Stehling’s
- 50+ years of award-winning craftsmanship — a family-run studio led by Aaron and Austin Stehling.
- A short drive from the Fox Cities — an easy run northeast on Highway 41 to our New Franken studio.
- Full-service for every species — deer, big game, waterfowl, turkey, fish, bear, and exotics all under one roof.
- Winnebago-system fish specialists — experienced with walleye, white bass, and sturgeon reproductions that capture every detail.
- Museum-grade quality and scale — the experience and facility to handle everything from a single mount to a full trophy room.
Taxidermy Services for the Appleton Area
- Whitetail & Deer Taxidermy
- Waterfowl Taxidermy
- Turkey Taxidermy
- Fish Taxidermy
- Bear Taxidermy
- African & Exotic Taxidermy
Visit Our New Franken Studio
Address: 3861 Algoma Rd, Suite 3, New Franken, WI 54229
Phone: 920-650-8972
Serving Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Kaukauna, Kimberly, Little Chute and the surrounding Fox Cities communities. Please contact us or call ahead to confirm drop-off hours.
Appleton Taxidermy FAQ
How far is Stehling’s Taxidermy from Appleton?
Our Green Bay-area studio in New Franken is about 40 minutes northeast of Appleton via Highway 41. The address is 3861 Algoma Rd, Suite 3, New Franken, WI 54229.
What do Appleton-area anglers and hunters bring most often?
Lake Winnebago and Fox River walleye, white bass, musky, and sturgeon lead the way, along with whitetail deer, Fox River waterfowl, and spring turkey. We also mount bear, big game, and African exotics.
What kinds of mounts do you do for Appleton-area customers?
Just about everything. Our most popular work is whitetail shoulder and pedestal mounts, fish reproductions, full-flight and standing waterfowl, bear, turkey, big game, and African exotics. European skull mounts are available too when you want them.
Can I get a price estimate before I drop off my trophy?
Absolutely. Visit our pricing page or contact us with your species and the type of mount you have in mind, and we’ll walk you through options and pricing before you make the drive.