Gabriels Taxidermy

Gabriel Meyer started hunting at twelve with a shotgun and never looked back. Now he's turning that passion into a taxidermy business that brings your best outdoor memories to life.

Gabriel's Taxidermy in Cannon Falls handles everything from European mounts to life-sized pieces. Whether you want a deer shoulder mount on your wall, a bear rug for the floor, or a full-body display, they've got the expertise and pricing to make it happen.

• •Mammal Mounts - The bread and butter. Shoulder mounts start at $800 for deer, antelope, or bear. Wall pedestals run $950 with customizable backs. Life-sized pieces for deer, antelope, or bear are $4,000 depending on pose. Bear rugs come closed-mouth ($1,250 for 5ft) or open-mouth ($1,500), with $150 per additional foot.

• •European Mounts - Skull caps and horns on plaques. Small game runs $100, medium game $150, XL animals like bison or elk go $300. All include metal hangers.

• •Tannery Work - Preserve pelts and hides as couch throws, wall hangs, or displays. Small game tanning at $150, medium game caped at $150 up to full life-size at $300.

• •Custom Pieces - Horn and antler plaques ($150), turkey mounts ($150 plus plaque), trophy room consultation and restoration.

Monday-Saturday by appointment—they're flexible with scheduling. Live more than an hour away? They'll pick up and deliver your animal for $1 per mile. They bring catalogs, a computer, and handle the form selection on-site so you see exactly what your mount will look like.

Turnaround is 1-3 months for European mounts, 6-12 months for shoulder mounts. Bring your animal frozen unless you're dropping it off within 24 hours of harvest.

Gabriel still hunts hard and still loves deer. His wife jokes it's his one true love.

• •Contact: (651) 285-4240 | [email protected] | 6730 Cedar Hills Dr, Cannon Falls, MN