Buck Shottaxidermy

Mark Van Leuven has been doing taxidermy for over two decades. He's self-taught but credits the Garden State Taxidermy Association (G.S.T.A.) with helping him master the craft. He's also a past president of G.S.T.A. of New Jersey and holds a federal license.

The accolades speak for themselves:

Over 300 ribbons won at state, national, and world levels, including 4 Best of Shows, 50 blue ribbons, and recognition from the National Taxidermist Association, New England Association of Taxidermists, and others.

• •Deer mounts (shoulder, pedestal, full-body)
• •Life-size specimens (black bears, brown bears, foxes, bobcats, Russian brown bears up to 10 feet)
• •Game heads (bison, antelope, wild boar)
• •African taxidermy (imported game species)
• •Waterfowl and birds
• •Fish mounts (skin mounts or reproductions)
• •Pet preservation (featured on History Channel's Pets Forever)
• •Bear rugs and habitat displays

Buck Shot Taxidermy specializes in habitat displays, not just heads or fish on a wall. All work uses the highest quality materials and best techniques. They accept mounts from hunters and fishermen worldwide—if you're planning a trip abroad, they offer guidance on care and preservation to avoid common mistakes.

Beyond finished mounts:

• •Taxidermy classes: 2-week intensive or full 10-week course
• •Remounts and refurbishes: Fix or update older work
• •Estate and insurance appraisals: Documentation and cataloging for insurance and estate planning

• •Garden State Taxidermy Association
• •New Jersey Taxidermy Association
• •National Taxidermist Association (N.T.A.)
• •United Taxidermist Association
• •United Taxidermists of New York
• •New England Association of Taxidermists