Suggested Taxidermists?

[Guest]

Hello everybody. I have been reading about fishing in South Dakota on here for a couple months now, but this is my first post. I had the fortunate opportunity to catch a beautiful 10# walleye the other night and was wondering if any of you would have any insights on the best place to have it mounted. This is my first walleye over 8# and would like to have it done by someone that will do it right, but at the same time not break the bank if you know what I mean. Any information would be greatly appreaciated.

[Norsky]

Dave Bonam (?spelling) in Fort Pierre, he does a great job.

[Guest]

I use the Flagg Group in Texas and they do the best work at the lowest cost I've ever seen.

Look them up on the web flagggroup.com, they post their prices for Freshwater species per inch, depending on your mounting preference or do Graphite repo's.

Their work is so good the fish look like you just pulled them out of the water

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Chells

[Guest]

Anybody know about Jorgenson's Taxidermy in Wahbay? Seen some great ducks and deer, but haven't seen any fish. Seems reasonable about prices.

[Selmer]

Jorgenson in Waubay does beautiful work, when you get it back after a few years and pay out the nose. He was also party to a taxidermy hoax about five years ago involving a big buck contest and a replica rack that an area hunter tried to enter in it until another SD taxidermist busted him because he saw the same rack on the cover of Whitetail magazine, and no, this isn't hearsay, I know both parties involved, Jorgenson lost a lot of respect in that area over that deal, but regardless, his mounts are works of art!
Selmer

[Aberdak]

He is a long time taxidermist in that area. That in itself say something. I have heard of no negatives. Just ask him how far out he is in completion and delivery.

[Guest]

Has anybody heard of Outdoor Creations out of Sioux Falls? I have contacted many taxidermists in the past week and Jerry seems to be very hospitable over the phone. I have seen some of his work and was impressed. Any thoughts?

[Guest]

Craig Zoss in Jefferson, SD. does an excellent job...He mounted 3 jumbo perch and placed them in a glass case...Its awesome and he is the most reasonable around.....