About
Aquatic Originals Taxidermy is a semi-retirement taxidermy studio owned by David Wooddell, Sr., a wildlife artist in Flint, Texas. They specialize in high-quality lifelike mounts of birds, fish, mammals, and custom habitat displays, with a focus on quality artisanship over volume.
Specialties
Species
Pricing
View full price list →Birds
Shoulder Mount
Fish
European Mount
Small Mammals
Large Mammals
Fish priced per linear inch with $275.00 minimum. 1/2 life-sized mounts are 70% of life-sized price. Open mouth add $25-$55 for birds, $100-$160 for mammals. Curled primary feathers add $15. Poster frame background $35+ for birds. Barnwood background for dead game mounts start at $35. Add $45 for flying wall mount on geese and crane. Add $245 for turkey tail fan. Driftwood standard on flying or standing birds. Habitat mounts and special poses are extra. Custom habitat design is their specialty. Deposit required before work begins. Balance due upon completion. Any item not picked up after 30 days charged 1% per day storage fee. Any item not picked up after 90 days becomes property of Aquatic Originals. Hunting/Fishing license and signature required on all mammal, bird and skin-mounted fish work. Packing and shipping costs are extra, reflect actual costs. Price list last updated April 1, 2024.