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Brown Bear Taxidermy Studio specializes in full-body bear taxidermy—both black and brown bear mounts mounted on floor bases with natural-looking branches, trees, logs, and rocks. They also handle shoulder mounts, pedestal mounts, skull mounts, and bear skin rugs.

This isn't a one-species shop. They work with:

•Big Game: Elk, moose, caribou, sheep (Stone, Dall, Desert), antelope/pronghorn, bison/buffalo
•African Game: Cape buffalo, kudu, gemsbok, wildebeest, impala, blesbok, vervet monkeys
•Predators: Wolves, mountain lions, coyotes, lynx, bobcats, foxes
•Fish: Bass, trout, salmon, steelhead, walleye (replica mounts and custom habitats)
•Upland Game & Waterfowl: Turkey, pheasant, grouse, ptarmigan, wood duck, teal, and other ducks
•Small Animals: Beaver, raccoon, fisher, mink, alligator, reptiles, snakes

"Don't trust your trophy taxidermy mount to just any taxidermist just because they may be a few bucks cheaper."

Mike Brown, the owner, has been mounting for decades and continuously trains on new methods and materials. They maintain a 100% customer satisfaction rate and work with repeat customers who've trusted them for years.

Average turnaround: 1 year or less. This matters because your trophy is irreplaceable.

Warm weather alert: Trophies spoil in just hours—especially bears—if temperatures get close to 50°F. Get your animal to a butcher or directly to them in 24 hours or less.

Hunting in Canada, Alaska, or abroad? Have your outfitter ship directly to their studio.

Shipping tips they emphasize: - Use dry ice only—never water ice (destroys hides) - Wrap in plastic bags - Ship next-day air when frozen - Don't salt and freeze (prevents proper freezing) - Call first for shipping assistance

They receive and ship mounts, hides, and finished work nationally. Many customers work with them by phone and photos.

Detail	Info
Address	289 Pleasant Valley Road (Route 443), Pine Grove, PA 17963
Phone	570-345-3030 (call first)
Nearest Major Store	25 minutes from Cabela's Hamburg, PA
Off Routes	78 and 81
Hours	Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat by appointment; Sun closed

Distance from major cities: - From Harrisburg: 45 minutes - From Allentown: 1 hour - From Philadelphia: 2 hours - From Wilkes Barre: 1.5 hours - From NYC: 3 hours - From Washington DC: 3.5 hours - From Wilmington, DE: 2 hours 15 minutes - From Baltimore, MD: 2 hours - From New Jersey: 2.5 hours (Route 78)

Too far to drive? They ship all over the country. Many clients from across the US, Canada, and Alaska work with them remotely.

•CWD Approved Taxidermist: Pennsylvania Game Commission certified for cervid (deer, elk, moose) mounting
•Licensed and Insured
•Studio showroom: Visit and see the difference quality makes

Beyond mounts, they build custom habitats—think elk bugling poses captured mid-moment, bears with natural floor bases, fish in coffee table displays with custom poses. If you can imagine it, they've probably tackled it.

They don't compete on price—they compete on results. Clients ship trophies across the country because they trust the output. The studio has been operating for 25+ years with consistent quality and trained staff. They treat each customer as a person, not a transaction, and understand that trophy is a once-in-a-lifetime moment.