Dakota Plains Taxidermy: Taxidermy

Dakota Plains Taxidermy operates as a full-time master studio owned and operated by Dale Houser. Over 16 years of experience handling trophies from around the world, the studio has built its reputation on award-winning work with meticulous attention to detail.

"The closer you look, the better we look."

Their philosophy: each mount is a piece of art, not just another job.

The studio handles: - North American game: Whitetail, elk, moose, caribou, sheep, buffalo - Birds: Pheasant, upland game, waterfowl - African trophies: Antelope, cats, bears, and other dangerous game - Exotics: South Pacific and Argentine specimens - Custom work: Full lifesize mounts with custom poses and personality

Dakota Plains recently added "Hunting Adventures" to their business. They book hunts through outfitters they've personally hunted with or work exclusively with. This means one point of contact for your entire experience: pre-planning, the hunt itself, taxidermy work, and delivery or shipping of your completed mount.

Houser's work consistently wins at state and regional competitions:

• •2018 Best All Around Taxidermist (South Dakota Taxidermy Association)
• •2018 People's Choice Best of Show
• •2021 National Champion Large Lifesize Mammal
• •2017 Best of Category Professional Large Lifesize (Nebraska)
• •Multiple Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation awards

The studio provides detailed care instructions for hunters:

• •For Birds: Place head-first in nylon stocking, freeze whole—don't skin. Ship frozen immediately.

• •For Big Game: Remove hide immediately or freeze same day. If doing a head mount, don't cut the cape too short—cut circularly behind front shoulders. Salt with fine non-iodized salt (iodized burns hide), rub thoroughly into flesh side, let sit 24 hours, resalt, then freeze in plastic bag.

133 N. Main Street | Kimball, SD 57355 Studio: 605-778-6381 | Cell: 605-730-1889