Deer, Fish and Bear Taxidermy for Racine Hunters and Anglers
Twenty-three minutes down Sheridan Road or I-94 from Racine. Lake Michigan salmon, Root River steelhead, and Racine County whitetails come through the shop every season.
Racine anglers have some of the best salmon and trout water on Lake Michigan. Coho and king salmon, steelhead, lake trout, and brown trout come off the Racine and Kenosha charters from spring through fall, and the Root River fills with kings on the fall run. A lot of those fish end up on Craig's bench.
Racine County deer hunters bring shoulder mounts and European skulls down from the farm country west of the city and the public land along the county line. The drive is short: Sheridan Road along the lake or I-94 to Kenosha, then east to 72nd Street.
The shop is one man, one bench. Craig inspects the animal with you at drop-off, sets a completion month, and calls you when it is done. No middleman, no assembly line.
What Comes In From Racine
Lake Michigan and Root River fish
Charter salmon and trout are the most common fish mounts from Racine. Bring a photo from the boat, freeze the fish flat in a wet towel, and Craig matches the paint to the color it had that day. Reproductions are available if you released it.
Racine County deer
Whitetails from the western townships and the Kenosha County line. Shoulder mounts, pedestal mounts, and beetle-cleaned European skulls. Call before you cut the cape.
Drop-off from Racine
Take Sheridan Road south along the lake or I-94 south to Kenosha. The shop is at 1422 72nd Street. Shop hours are weekdays 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to noon. Call ahead during gun season for after-hours drop-off.
Mounts for Racine Hunters and Anglers
- Fish MountsWalleye, bass, salmon, perch, muskie. Skin mounts of your actual fish, or a painted reproduction from a photo and measurements.
- Deer Shoulder MountsThe buck you remember, mounted the way it looked in the field. Custom pose, tight cape fit, natural ear set and expression.
- European Skull MountsClean bone, intact antlers, and a finish that fits the room. Our beetle-cleaning process protects the skull instead of boiling it soft.
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Work Racine Customers Come For
Racine Questions
No. Hunters and anglers from Racine, Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, and Union Grove drop off at the shop every season. Kenosha is a short drive and the work is worth it.
Yes. King and coho salmon, steelhead, lake trout, and brown trout are regular work. Skin mounts or reproductions, on driftwood or a habitat base.
Bring your license and the harvest tag or registration confirmation for the animal. You sign at drop-off confirming it was legally taken. Migratory birds and some furbearers need extra federal or state paperwork.
Every mount is quoted after Craig inspects the animal, since hide condition and size change the work. A 50% deposit holds your spot. Cash or check only. The balance is due at pickup.
Worth the Drive From Racine
One craftsman, thirty years, every mount. Call the shop and Craig will tell you exactly how to bring it in.
Call 262.818.94911422 72nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53143. Weekdays 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to noon. Cash or check. 50% deposit.