Heads Above the Rest

Ron Schaefer founded Heads Above The Rest in 1975 and hasn't stopped perfecting his craft. He's an award-winning Master Taxidermist who treats every mount like the hunting story it represents.

Most taxidermists use stock forms. Schaefer custom-modifies every manikin to match the actual animal—getting the posture, gesture, and anatomy right. The difference shows:

• •Life-size poses that capture authentic animal behavior
• •Shoulder mounts and pedestal displays for trophy rooms
• •Wall mounts for tighter spaces
• •African, North American, and European big game

Schaefer's mastery extends into bronze animal sculptures (landscape-scale down to desktop pieces) and wildlife drawings that capture hair structure and dimension in meticulous detail. His artwork lives in private and corporate collections across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.