Chad Pollreisz Taxidermy

Chad Pollreisz's taxidermy business started with frustration. In 2000, after killing his first buck with a bow, he called every taxidermist in the phone book. Only two answered. The one he chose disappointed him completely. Rather than settle for subpar work, he taught himself.

In fall 2001, he took a formal taxidermy course. Before he got home, family and friends were already asking him to do their mounts. By 2010—after spending nearly every weekend working on mounts while holding down a full-time job—he made the move. He left a 19-year career to open his shop in January 2011.

Big Game & Life-Size Work - Whitetail, mule deer, and elk capes (bring your own antlers or he'll source them) - Custom life-size mounts with your choice of pose and base - Access to furs ranging from muskrats and skunks up to wolves and black bears

Upland Birds & Waterfowl - Rooster pheasants (typically has several in stock ready to mount) - Full waterfowl collections - Other upland bird species

Fish Mounts - Finished fish mounts available with shipping included - Custom fish work to spec

Euro Mounts & Antler Displays - Traditional euro mounts for skull caps - Antler-only mounts and display work

Rugs & Furs - Finished fur pieces

Inventory changes frequently. If they don't have what you're looking for in stock, call or email and they'll source the species and mount it in your desired pose. Custom bases available for life-size work.

• •Phone: (605) 770-4689
• •Email: [email protected]
• •Address: 216 West 13th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301
• •Shop hours vary—call or text ahead if traveling any distance

The shop has grown beyond the converted garage it started in and continues expanding to handle the steady workload.