Jack of Ridings taxidermy does superior work. He has done multiple mounts (goose, duck, and deer)…read morefor our family and all have turned out wonderful. Jack is a genuinely nice man who loves what he does and it shows in his work. I would recommend him without reservation... You won't be disappointed.

I got my buck in archery season November 2023 which was my first on 35 years. I took it to Barry to…read morehave the horns on board mount. The butcher damaged my horns during processing. I asked Barry if he could fix it when mounting? I'm extremely pleased with my new addition to my wall. Barry was without a doubt a very easy guy to work with. I enjoyed talking to him. His workmanship was outstanding. The damage to my horns are impossible to find. A great repair. The overall mount was spot on and nicely done. Oh, the cost was very reasonable. I finally would like to say that Barry had my mount done in a surprisingly fast time. I'm sure he will say it doesn't always happen that way but I think he tries very hard to please his customers. P.S. If I ever get another deer, I'm going to Barry to have my trophy mounted.​

From the owner: Barry Shertzer's Taxidermy is a third generation taxidermy business. We have over 40 years of…read moreexperience and have been strictly focusing on the taxidermy business for the past 10 years. Come and visit us today!

Confession: Antiques stress me out. I'm a minimalist in my core. Less is more. With that in mind, I…read morethought I'd not enjoy Burning Bridge Antiques Market, but I left a fan. Inside a massive brick building in downtown Columbia, PA, three floors are filled with tons of treasures from records to clothes to toys. You can easily spend hours browsing each floor. I rarely by anything, but walked out with a $5 1911 postcard from D.C., where I live.

I heard about Burning Bridges Antique market from a family member and independently from a hotel…read morepamphlet and decided to take my parents along with me for a visit after dining at Hinkles. The market is in an old brick building with plentiful parking. As many have noted-it is massive. There is just so much to see on all the three floors-there really is something for everyone here. Glasses, plates, toys, Christmas decor, old electronics, telephones, and so, so much more. We had a wonderful time exploring, and I picked up a few things I had long been wanting. I'm not an expert in antique pricing, but it all seemed reasonable to me. I definitely plan to visit again when in Pennsylvania. It was a fabulous way to spend an afternoon, and afterwards we all remarked on what a great time we had there.

I just got my deer back from Wildcat taxidermy. Dan did a fine job and I am very pleased with the…read moremount. Dan was really good at helping me find the perfect form to display my buck. I hope to use his service again this season and highly recommend wildcat taxidermy.

Dan does excellent work and is great guy to deal with. I've had several whitetail euro mounts and…read morea coyote shoulder mount done, all turned out great.

Having other mounts done, although they came out nice, there was some requests not fulfilled. So…read morelooking for other taxidermists, I found Cynthia's website and was intrigued by a female taxidermist. Although she doesn't live close by I decided to give her a call. Quite impressed with our conversation I brought my deer to be mounted by her. When I picked up the mount it was done beyond my expectations. It will certainly be worth the beating when my wife comes home and sees the mount hanging where our wedding picture was (now in the basement by the way). Can't wait until next hunting season, I have other family pictures I'd like to replace. Thanks again, Cynthia.

Cynthia did an absolute beautiful job on my son's first deer. ExtraoUnfortunately, but fortunately,…read morehis deer was bigger than any of mine. But good for him. I can honestly say it's downhill from here. lol the price was great and she also had it done on a rush in about four months.

Bazaar is a curio shop just off the Avenue in Hampden. Having lived in the neighborhood for five…read moreyears, I must have walked past Bazaar hundreds of times, but I'd never stopped in until last weekend when I visited with a friend. They have a little window on the outside of the shop, and it gives you a really good idea of what they sell: odd trinkets, preserved animal specimens, historical items (like old prescriptions and medical devices), quirky jewelry, and much more. It's possible to find some crazy, fun, strange items at Bazaar. It's worth stopping into just to explore.

I. Love. Bazaar. From skulls to old mug shots, candles to vintage prescriptions, tooth jewelry to…read moretarot cards! Toad purses! Oh my! It is always a treasure hunt in here and it's AMAZING. It's such a good time to poke around here and see what you can find and bring home and make your space just a little more bazar and yourself!

Mounts are very lifelike! Great quality and time put into the work. Shows that him and CM Henry…read morehave mastered the art of taxidermy.

So, in winter of 2025, a longtime friend, Tom Dembeck, a Maryland resident, calls with some…read moreexciting news. "I just caught a state record Yellow Perch!" he said. This broke a long-time record from 1979. The perch was verified by the Department of Resources, Maryland. This once in a lifetime catch needs to be preserved and not eaten. Tom was adamant that the perch must be skin mounted. As a gift to a long-term friend, I spoke up and said I'll pay for the mount. After doing some research, the skin mounts of fish do not last long and have issues with oils, smells, and authenticity. After hearing about fiberglass mold mounts, I was intrigued. However, many such mounts look rather fake, which does not reveal a natural looking fish. Then I saw brucefosterstudio.com, Wow, definitely need to talk to Bruce. Clearly, he had the skill and passion to make the best fiberglass mount possible. Mr. Foster was a true artist that painted every scale with multiple layers and hues. Tom's stubborn mindset of skin mounts are the only mount -this was a big problem. Convincing Tom to take a road trip to visit Bruce was the turning point. Bruce in great detail, explained every part of the process. Finally, Tom said, "Lets do it!" When we picked up the finished product, it looked like it just came out of the water, absolute perfection! Tom and I would recommend Bruce Foster Studio, he's a true artist.

If you ever need a taxidermist, Bruce Foster is your guy! He mounted my 7 & 1/2 foot Blue Marlin 10…read moreyears ago and my sail fish this year. Both are amazingly life-like. The detail in both fish is impeccable! He is easy to work with and takes great pride in the meticulous details of his art. Now.... I just need to catch a White Marlin for the trifecta! Bucket list! He is a retired sea captain who has made his own molds from actual fish he caught.

I'm using Kelly to mount a bobcat because his attention to detail is second to none. Very…read moreprofessional to work with, easy reach when needed. Will be using his services on future projects and will recommend to others.

From the owner: Nature's Best Wildlife Artistry is a Maryland Premier Taxidermy Studio, that produces unique mounts…read morefor the past 39 years