Top Shelf Taxidermy

Top Shelf Taxidermy Top shelf excellence on every trophy that enters the shop. 100% veteran owned and operated. Satisfaction guaranteed. Common price list on website.

Taxidermy for me is all about the quality. I have a true passion for bringing those animals from God's creation "back to life". Quality taxidermy starts with quality skinning, then quality tanning and finally quality prep work of the hide. If all these steps are not followed, such as an at home pickle. or a dry preservative, instead of a top quality tan, your trophy may look great when you pick it

up but it will not last. While reading many taxidermy websites and pages, I found that a lot of career taxidermists take exceptional pride in doing this as a full time job, which they point out over and over again; I am the opposite. The reason I take such pride in my role as a part-time taxidermist is that most people in this business focus on the bottom line, as they should - they're trying to make a living after all; I am recreating memories. The average career taxidermist spends 8-10 hours on a whitetail shoulder mount, trying his best to cut corners and expenses that will not be visible to the untrained eye. I spend twice that amount of time, making museum quality pieces for your home. I do septum and inner nose work on all my mounts, use competition eyes, and many other trade secrets that the full timer does not; they can't afford to. Bottom line is that your satisfaction is guaranteed! "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." Please visit our website for price list.

Thankful for 2 good ankles and general health to stay on top of skinning and caping as they come in! Last year I was sit...
11/22/2025

Thankful for 2 good ankles and general health to stay on top of skinning and caping as they come in! Last year I was sitting in a chair with painkillers to keep me company.

Managed to take a break from the busy time of year to get this woody mounted up for my cousin.
11/18/2025

Managed to take a break from the busy time of year to get this woody mounted up for my cousin.

Out the door
11/08/2025

Out the door

For those of you keeping tabs, my daughter and I finished the Appalachian Trail!! I am back home and back to work. Best ...
10/08/2025

For those of you keeping tabs, my daughter and I finished the Appalachian Trail!! I am back home and back to work. Best of luck this season; and as always, all prices are posted on www.topshelftaxidermy.com

Client picked up his bobcat today.
02/23/2025

Client picked up his bobcat today.

Out the door.
01/19/2025

Out the door.

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1357 Steaders Pass
Zeeland, MI
49464

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