The 5 Best Taxidermy Places Around Harrisonburg

Taxidermy turns wildlife into art—it’s a careful blend of craftsmanship, biology, and respect for nature. In this year’s Best of the Valley readers’ choice contest, voters recognized local shops that elevate mounts through artistic precision, preservation expertise, and personal service. These taxidermists help collectors, hunters, and nature lovers honor their memories with lifelike detail.

Champion Mountain Taxidermy delivers detailed mounts with realism front and center. From big-game trophies to bird collections, their skilled work reconstructs authentic poses and lifelike expressions. Clients appreciate the studio’s ability to translate field measurements into natural-looking lifelike presentations.

Blue Ridge Taxidermy offers a broad range of styles—from realistic full-body mounts to pedestal and wall plaques. Their attention to skin preparation, eye placement, and finishing touches ensures each piece tells the story intended—with care and durability that stands up over time.

Taxidermy 51 (Tax51) specializes in regional wildlife—from whitetail deer and turkey to fish and small mammals. With a studio offering custom habitat bases and taxidermy artistry, they work closely with customers to create pieces that showcase the animal and honor the client’s hunting experience.

Forest Taxidermy brings traditional craftsmanship and modern techniques together. Their work highlights anatomical accuracy along with expressive poses that bring mounts to life. The studio’s focus on customer collaboration ensures that each final presentation aligns with both the animal’s spirit and the client’s vision.

Jr. Conley Taxidermy emphasizes personal service and mounting versatility. Whether it’s preparing a specimen in a natural stance or crafting a display base tailored to the owner’s space, their hands-on process gives clients confidence—and artistry—that lasts.

These taxidermy shops reflect what Best of the Valley voters value most: craftsmanship, respect for wildlife, and personalized artistry. When someone wants a trophy, tribute, or natural keepsake—these local artisans turn memories into museum-quality mounts.

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