I have used Tom 2 or 3 times now and he has always done amazing work. Fair pricing and very good…read morewith communicating. I wouldn't go to anyone else but him.

From the owner: Hello, my name is Thomas M. Stepanek, owner and operator of Tom's Wildlife Art & Taxidermy, a full…read moreservice studio. I am located in Plainfield, IL., in Kendall County. I am a husband to my beautiful wife, Nicole and father to my three children, Gavin, Savannah and Abby, along with our Golden Retriever, Bella. I have been a sportsman all of my life. Hunting, fishing and trapping is my life. I especially enjoy hunting with my recurve bow. I sent myself through taxidermy school. I attended and graduated from Dan Reinhart's School of Taxidermy in Edgerton, WI. I learned all the latest and up to date procedures and tricks of the trade to produce fabulous works of art from my taxidermy projects. Friends and family are now telling me that the mounts that i produced from school, my first ever true works of taxidermy, were as good or better than any taxidermy work that they have ever had done.

I went here a few months ago for a birthday present for my boss. I bought him a crab from a resale…read moreshop and it fell apart so I needed it fixed. Pete was so accommodating and talented. He mounted my crab on a beautiful repurposed block of wood. He did a wonderful job and it looked amazing!! I even had a missing piece and he replaced it without it being noticeable. Great spot! Definitely will go to Pete again!!

I brought in a musky and northern pike to get restored. Both had been hanging on the wall at my…read moreparents' house for almost 50 years. Arctic Circle Taxidermy did a fantastic job restoring the fish to their original quality. This included the repair, replacement and/or repainting of many of the fins and cleaning the fish, all to "bring their looks back to life." They did a superb job!! I now live in CT. Arctic went to great effort to ensure these fish were carefully packaged for the journey east - building crates to hold and secure each fish, individually wrapping all fins with bubble wrap and tape, and carefully surrounding the fish with various packing materials. The fish arrived in perfect shape and are now displayed proudly at my house, bringing back wonderful childhood memories. I was very pleased with the quality of Arctic's work and attention to detail. I found their pricing very reasonable and staff quite pleasant to work with. I recommend Arctic to anyone having similar needs.

Completed an FFL transfer to Bill at Smith Taxidermy the entire experience was wonderful maintained…read morecommunication with me couldn't wish for a better experience thank you Bill!! i transferred a firearm from Smoky mountain guns and ammo btw!

Well, I have never reviewed a Taxidermy Shop before, but I figure there is a first for everything…read more My family and friends have been utilizing Mr. Smith's services for three decades. We have had ducks, pheasants and deer mounted over the years and have always been very happy. He is gruff and to the point, but I appreciate a no Bull-Shit approach to most things, so we get along well. I would recommend his work (and have a million times) to anyone who wants to immortalize the memory of a phenomenal hunt through taxidermy. Thanks Bill, look forward to picking up my Buck next spring!!

Quality, time, and cost were superior to other taxidermists I've used. Highly recommend!read more

I've used Keith's taxidermy for several years now. He is a master of his craft. I saw a grouchy…read morecomplaint review stating that taxidermy could take up to 2-3 years. While I've had my taxidermy with Keith take as little as 90 days (unheard of in the business) and as long as 14 months, ANY TAXIDERMIST THAT GETS YOUR STUFF BACK TO YOU IN UNDER THREE YEARS IS A MIRACLE WORKER. Behind every taxidermy complaint that they take too long is usually a story of a customer that never said what they wanted or never paid their prior bill, thus ensuring no further work gets started until debts get settled. Just my opinion having dealt with many taxidermists over the years. Keith is great, I recommend him.

You do not have to need taxidermy services to appreciate this business. They have rustic…read morefurniture, rustic decorations, knives, animal skulls, and various taxidermy items for sale. Love to stop here to see what new inventory that they have, they are always getting new stuff in. People are friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to answer questions.

The taxidermy and home decor/furniture/appliances are amazingly. Definitely coming back with more…read moretime to browse/purchase things for my home. Also strongly considering to bring something back from my next hunt to get done. Friendly service/great environment!

I have been going to BIG MIKE'S for over 25 years!!!!! He has Mounted numerous trophies for me,…read moreBlack Bears, White Tail, Wild Boar, Axis Deer, Fellow Deer, Blackbuck Antelope, Coyote, Mouflon Ram, Pheasant. He has done over two dozen mounts, and they all look as good as the day I first got them back from BIG MIKE'S. I would highly recommend BIG MIKE'S!!! If you took the time to go to the woods to hunt, than take the time to get them mounted with BIG MIKE'S. Glen

Attended an adult show and tell at the back of this museum. Ticket price included access to the…read moremuseum itself. While seemingly randomly strung together some of the exhibits were impressive include large displays of pinned insects. Live animals and insects are also on display. Gift shop one of the must unique I've ever seen.

Well this was serendipity because my beloved koi fish passed away and they're also museum that I…read morediscovered and not just for insects and taxidermy did you take their time and they try to stay within your budget and they're non profit. The service they gave me was on my beloved fish do beware that they take their own time and they don't try to rush you and if you need a taxidermy project on your beloved pets quality was good the staff was very informative and friendly and for the services that I require they were up front then the pricing so and to be in a budget if you need more time to pay for your taxidermy